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Deliberately understating the value of a claim through inventive means in a bid to avoid high issuing fees, even if the avoidance was temporary and the correct fee would be paid later, risks you having the claim struck out. Read more here.
Continue readingBreak clauses will usually include an obligation on the tenant to have paid the rents due, but what happens when the break date falls between rent payment dates? Is the tenant entitled to a refund of overpaid rent? In this article Kirsten Pratt discusses break clauses using the example of the recent Marks and Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Limited 2015 case.
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Accepting to act as an attorney is a major responsibility and can be a daunting task, particularly if you do not know what is expected of you. Before taking up your role as attorney it is therefore important to obtain the right advice and to be aware of all your duties and responsibilities. Read more here.
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Agricultural solicitors regularly see cases where IHT relief is being lost unnecessarily due to a lack of correct planning. A review of the farming business and its ownership structure may do much to improve the position. Read more here.
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Records of domestic abuse cases rose by a staggering 31% between 2013 and 2015, a HMIC report has unearthed that there were a mammoth 900,000 calls made to police in England and Wales in the 12 months leading up to March 2015.
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In an ideal world, all debtors would pay either in advance or on time. However, in the current climate this concept is becoming more and more unlikely. Read some of our advice here about how to get the invoice paid first.
Continue readingTips for Making the Most of the Mediation Process
If you’re considering mediation, Simon Hawkins, Associate Solicitor and Mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on how to make the process easier and more effective. Mediation can feel daunting,...
How Mediation Can Help Resolve Parenting and Child Arrangement Disputes
Simon Hawkins Associate Solicitor and , an experienced mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on how mediation can provide a supportive, family-focused way to navigate parenting and child arrangement...
Changes to Family Procedure Rules (FPR) and Their Impact
Recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) have made mediation a key focus for resolving family disputes. Simon Hawkins, Family Mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on these...
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