A royal lesson in keeping things under your hat
A judicial decision has seen the late Duke of Edinburgh’s will sealed for 90 years, and the value of the estate excluded from the grant...
Dispute Resolution - Page 2
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution and why is it important?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is exactly what it says on the tin- it’s an alternative way to attempt to resolve a dispute. If you haven’t...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionHope for holidaymakers when things go wrong
The dream of a tropical paradise became a nightmare, and a long-running legal battle, for one holidaymaker after she was subjected to a violent assault...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorToo much Too soon?
Employees and Employers have all faced unprecedented challenges this past 18 months due to the pandemic. As our so called “normal working lives” resume, how...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorNeighbour disputes – what exactly are they?
Disputes between neighbours can be difficult to deal with. They can often be fuelled with emotions and based on staunch principles. One of the key...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionFlexible working – the debate continues
The effect of the pandemic has made businesses think more carefully about the issues surrounding the obligation to work flexibly. An important ruling in the...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorAspiring property hosts must check the small print
As the shutters lift on life, with shops and bars opening and holiday planning underway, property owners may be thinking of cashing in on the...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionHarassment hits hard at every level
When bullying or racism is involved, seniority and titles do not confer special protection. Recent headlines have shown that bullying and racism can affect anyone...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorCritical reporting for company relocations during the pandemic
A complex court case over conflicting dispute resolution provisions has highlighted a simple, but vital, takeaway on the importance of corporate reporting requirements for all...
Leah Whittaker
Paralegal, Commercial & CorporateRetail tenants should check the small print
As a fresh wave of lockdown measures cut across the UK, retail tenants may be experiencing new concerns about how to pay the rent, but...
