This Part of the Housing & Planning Act 2016 deals with the issues of starter homes and self-build and custom house building.

We acted for a client who had been served with both a follower notice (FN) and an accelerated payment notice (APN) in relation to a failed tax planning scheme involving a gilt strip.

The process of dealing with the death of a loved one is usually talked about in emotional terms, and understandably so. But it can also be a complex logistical and administrative task that most people are unaware of.

There are a number of grounds to contest a will. This article is part of a series which aims to identify whether it is possible to contest a will. One of the grounds for contesting a will is that the person who made the will (known as the testator) was subjected to undue influence.

One of the grounds for challenging the validity of a will is that the person who made the will did not have the relevant mental capacity to understand his actions.

A solicitor should always advise a client on the different types of funding options available to them, even if they are not an option for funding litigation that is offered by that firm.

In a recently unreported Inheritance Act 197 claim, His Honour Judge Gosnell sitting at Leeds County Court made the unusual decision to give an award specifically to part-pay a claimant’s success fee.

Our team has considerable experience in helping clients who have suffered a brain injury due to medical negligence, including brain-injured children. A few of their stories are below.

Exploring the funding or payment options which are available for your legal fees is an important step before you decide which firm to instruct to represent you. On the face of it, a No Win, No Fee agreement might be attractive but deferred payment agreements can be less costly if you are successful with your claim. Both options are explored further in this article.

Service contracts are often entered into for a fixed period of time. Usually towards the end of the period the parties will either discuss an extension, a new contract or simply agree that upon expiry they will go their separate ways.