On 1 April 2013, significant changes to the rules governing civil litigation were introduced. These changes are known as the Jackson reforms and their purpose is to make the costs of civil litigation more proportionate to the issues in dispute.

Claims for breach of contract must be made within 6 years of the breach. A claim form must be served within four months of issue.

All three topics are connected and this article is intended to draw the strands together and provide an overview of the current litigation landscape and how it may affect our clients who become involved in litigation.

A recent Supreme Court case has considered if a landlord’s motive, namely to remove a tenant in occupation, is relevant in determining whether or not to order a new tenancy.

You have won an adjudication. You have been to court and enforced the decision and have a court order. So can you issue a winding-up petition rather than sending in the bailiffs?

It would not be unreasonable to suggest that planning for (often) wildly unexpected events may not be at the forefront of either party’s agenda during initial contract negotiations.

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.

A recent judgment given by the High Court earlier this year comes as a stark reminder of the difference between a lease and a licence with significant detriment to the landowner. This is not a new point of law, but is one that is becoming an increasingly pressing issue.

When thinking of starting a new business venture or growing a current retail operation, many people look to the internet as the most effective and cost efficient route to market.

Copyright does not protect ideas. Copyright only exists if the idea is fixed, such as in writing or in a photograph. It is not the idea that is protected but the expression of the idea itself, i.e. the book or the photograph.