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The right to a view from your property

It is a long established principle in English Law, first recorded in 1610, that a land owner can not protect the view that he has from that land; the rationale is that it would unduly limit the freedom to build on one's own land and thereby hinder beneficial development.

Without prejudice v protected conversation – which to use and when?

"Without prejudice discussion" and "protected conversation" are two phrases often used interchangeably to refer to an off-the-record discussion with employees.

Eight things to think about before signing a construction contract

There are several types of construction contracts used in the industry and there are certain types of construction contracts preferred and commonly used by certain construction professionals, for example, JCT, NEC.

Testamentary capacity: possible indications of early stage dementia and the “golden rule”

Lord Templeman was a very well renowned member of the judiciary and his legacy in respect of private client law continues to dictate best practice today. Lord Templeman is particularly known for his advent of the “golden rule” surrounding testamentary capacity.

Claiming a right of way by prescription

Easements are rights of way and are common features of land ownership. Often a land owner will have an easement for the benefit of services and utilities that run over their neighbour’s land.

Why should I consider PACT?

PACT (Professional Arbitration on Court Terms) was introduced by a joint working party involving RICS, the Law Society and the Independent Surveyors and Valuers Association in 1997.

Construction contracts – what are the statutory provisions that apply to such contracts?

Construction contracts can take many forms. They can be bespoke terms and conditions of a business or standard form contracts such as JCT or NEC.

Claim for reasonable financial provision rejected

Judgement has now been handed down in the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (‘the Act’) case of Sargeant v Sargeant & Anor [2018] EWHC 8 (Ch).

Failure to advise on settlement – the bark that can bite solicitors

People often associate solicitor negligence with purchasing the wrong piece of land or incorrectly drafting wills, but solicitors that fail to protect their clients from costs orders in court proceedings or make a mess of settlement opportunities may also be liable to their clients for any losses suffered.

Closure of Geoffrey Parker Bourne Solicitors, Stratford upon Avon

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened into the practice of Mr Simon Andrew Clive Newbold, Ms Zakia Khalid and Mr Roy George at GPB Solicitors LLP based at GPB House, Arden Court, Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6NT.