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In the realm of contract law, there is a presumption that everyone can contract. However, there are circumstances in which this presumption can be challenged, such as if a person did not have capacity...

Background As a solicitor dealing with serious injury cases, I have observed that a favourite complaint of the insurance industry is that in catastrophic personal injury cases, claimant’s solicitor...

At our webinar on 30 January we discussed the main changes which the Renters (Reform) Bill will make to possession claims for private landlords, how rent increases will work for residential tenancies...

What is a 'Common Law Partner'? In the United Kingdom, the term "common law partner" is frequently used to describe two people who live together as a couple, but are not legally married or in a civil...

There are three types of property licensing schemes that cover different types of private rented properties. These are mandatory licensing, additional licensing, and selective licensing.  If you o...

When someone has been involved in a major accident and has suffered serious, potentially life-changing injuries, there will inevitably also be an element of psychiatric injury and in many cases, this...

On 27 November 2023, the UK government unveiled the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, marking a pivotal moment for England's property landscape. With its progression through the House of Commons, in...

To clarify how the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR) and Practice Directions (PD) have been changed by the amendments effective from 29 April 2024, I have created tracked versions: Tracked change...