Justice for All? Compensation for claimants
“In a civil court case the claimant who succeeds against a defendant will receive, where appropriate, an award of compensation and the loser will pay...
Blogs
The devilish detail on inheritance tax
By inheritance specialist Emily Wiggins with Hart Brown Solicitors When Chancellor George Osborne announced significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) in last summer’s Budget speech,...
Emily Wiggins
Consultant, Trusts & EstatesHedonic Regression – an even worse deal for leaseholders
On 11th May 2016 the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UTLC) handed down its 80 page decision in Sloane Stanley Estate v. Munday (2016). The decision...
Emily Fitzpatrick
Partner, Head of Leasehold EnfranchisementWhen is the best time to sell your home?
When you come to sell your home, it's important to have an expert on board to make sure the whole process runs smoothly and that...
David Knapp
Partner, Residential PropertyWhy it’s important to get a lawyer involved early when...
Breakdowns in a relationship between a previously happy couple can be testing, stressful and upsetting. No matter the reason for the break up, someone will...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyGuests Enter at their Own Risk!
Perhaps the traditional “welcome mat” at your front door should be replaced with a mat stating “guests enter at their own risk”. Why you may...
Emily Phelan
Paralegal, Dispute ResolutionHow companies get caught in the slave trade
The recent conviction of a UK business owner for a human trafficking offence has been a wake-up call to big businesses to carefully monitor their...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator#SFLD16
One of our partners in the Family department is heavily involved in preparations for the Surrey Resolution Family Law Day which takes place on 18th...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyHillsborough Inquest Jury Verdict
At around 11 a.m. today, the Hillsborough inquest jury gave their answers to the remaining questions concerning the disaster at Hillsborough football ground in 1989...
Isabel Bathurst
Associate, Personal Injury and Clinical NegligenceChildren and The Exercise of Parental Responsibility
Two cases have caught my eye this week. Both involve the exercise of Parental Responsibility: one in connection with the choice of name for a...
