We’ve reported in the past on proprietary estoppel cases where promises to a son or daughter (or other individual) that they would, in the fullness of time, inherit the farm ultimately proved to be empty. In Kingsley v Kingsley similar levels of anger were felt when a partner in a farming partnership died, leaving his interest to his widow who subsequently wanted to sell the farm that had been in the family for generations.

When faced with a legal problem we all want it resolved as soon as possible. Achieving this may depend on who we engage to help us. If professional advisors do not have sufficient and up to date knowledge of all the areas of law that influence a particular matter, one problem may evolve into several others.

In an effort to reduce the number of divorce cases ending up in court, the government started to encourage divorcing couples to use mediation as the first port of call.

A recent High Court ruling ordered green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince to pay his ex-wife, Kate Vince, over £40 million following their divorce. The judgment requires Mr. Vince to make three payments totalling £43.51 million, with the first due by 30 April 2025. This case highlights several key lessons for family law practitioners:

It is often argued by contractors with a design responsibility that where they have complied with a prescribed specification set out in their contract, such that their design meets that specification.

The Ministry of Justice has published the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims (the “Protocol”), which came into force on 1 October 2017.

People start or buy, businesses for two main reasons: to do something they enjoy, and to make money. Most set off on their new journey full of optimism, seeing opportunities around every corner.

A default judgment it is a judgment which has been obtained by a claimant by default because the defendant has failed to respond to the claim. The judgment is granted without the court considering any evidence or submissions from the defendant.

We were instructed on behalf of a commercial landlord who was seeking to take back possession of its premises because the tenant was not paying rent. The tenant was in substantial arrears, but was continuing to carry on a restaurant business from the premises.

A TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996) claim can be a complex process. The best method for avoiding a TOLATA claim is to prevent one arising in the first place by taking pre-emptive measures with any cohabitees. A written agreement between the parties can save a wealth of time and expense on protracted court proceedings.