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As the arrival of spring brings everyone outdoors to enjoy their gardens after a cold stretch indoors, it’s a wonderful time to revel in nature’s beauty. However, before delving into your gardening plans, let’s discuss some the most frequently asked questions around garden disputes, how to avoid them, and how to stop them from spoiling your summer.
It can be incredibly stressful if you receive poor advice from a professional you have hired. If you are lucky, the consequences may be minor, but other times there could be serious financial or personal losses. Matthew Cotton explains the basics of professional negligence claims, and when to seek legal support.
Your terms of business may not reflect the current legal requirements, and this could expose your business to financial loss or legal action.
An attorney must make decisions based on the best interests of the person they are representing. If you feel that the decisions being made for a loved one are not in their best interest, then there are steps you can take.
Mediation is often the best way to resolve disputes. In many situations, it will be cheaper and speedier than litigation and could prevent the dispute from escalating and ending up in Court – which can have negative consequences for both parties. If mediation is an option you’re considering, it’s better to start as early as possible. Here are our top 10 tips for those considering mediation for dispute resolution.
Unfortunately, life doesn’t always go to plan. Relationships can break down and disputes can arise. When parties to a dispute jointly own a property, there are often questions that arise about what those parties’ rights are.
Agricultural Boundary disputes can be complex and emotionally charged, often causing tension between farmers, neighbours and landowners alike. Agricultural land is not immune to the challenges of defining and protecting property lines and given the rise in planning and land diversification in areas such as West Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, boundary disputes are becoming more […]
Whether you’re a landlord, seasoned homeowner or a first-time buyer, understanding your property’s legal landscape is crucial. Land registry title deeds hold the key to this knowledge, acting as official documentation of ownership and outlining crucial details about your piece of land or property. However, deciphering the legal jargon can be very daunting, especially when […]
Claire Cox, Head of Inheritance Disputes, shares her top tips on protecting yourselves as an unmarried couple or cohabitees who want to protect each other if one of you were to die. I would strongly support the creation of legal rights for cohabitees, who are currently largely unprotected by the law. Many assume that they […]
Judgment in the case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] was handed down from the Court of Appeal on 29th November 2023, and with it we enter into a new era of mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution being further integrated into civil and commercial disputes. What does this mean for alternative dispute resolution, including mediation?
The Court of Appeal’s ruling in Churchill is an important milestone in the ever-evolving landscape of alternative dispute resolution (‘ADR’). Sir Geoffrey Vos continues to openly support the use of alternative dispute resolution, saying that it should no longer be viewed as ‘alternative’ but rather an integral part of the dispute process.
