Small Claims change on 1 April 2013. So what?
The upper limit is £10,000 (formerly £5,000) from ‘April Fools Day’ but this is no joke. You can still benefit from legal advice without full representation and at a reasonable cost. Sometimes referred to by clients as ‘Small Claims Court’...
We’ve raised £18,000 for charities
During November we drew up more than 90 wills in exchange for a donation to Will Aid, which supports nine of the UK’s best-loved charities including the British Red Cross, Age UK, Christian Aid and the NSPCC. We raised £5,385...
Appeal Against Landmark ‘Cheat’s Charter’ Decision
The Supreme Court, the country’s highest Court, is today being asked to make a ruling on whether divorcing couples can protect assets by citing company law. Towards the end of last year, the Court of Appeal made a controversial landmark...
What is a Commercial Litigator?
Commerce = Business & Litigation = Court Proceedings Solicitors described as ‘Commercial litigators’ look after businesses in dispute. The term ‘litigator’ inadequately describes the role. A Commercial Litigator will have experience beyond court proceedings....
Divorce – Consequences of non compliance with Order
The enforcement powers of the Court for non compliance of an Order were brought to the fore in a recent high profile divorce. Scot Young, the former property tycoon was committed to prison on 16 January for 6 months, for...
Bailiffs Proposed changes
Following recent consultation the government is proposing to change the law governing the actions of bailiffs If new laws proposed by the government today are passed they would mean: – Bailiffs will be banned from entering homes at night or...
Christmas is a very busy time and although it is usually a time for family and celebration, it can also be very stressful for relationships under strain. Often, it can spell the end to a troubled marriage. There are a...
As the countdown to Christmas begins, most families await with anticipation the Christmas celebrations, but for many children, Christmas can become more about dispute than celebration. With less than 2 weeks to go before the big day, putting the children first...
Amounts payable for some Employment Tribunal awards and other sums due under Employment Legislation will increase from 1 February 2013. The main amendments are:- 1. A week’s pay for the purposes of calculating statutory redundancy payments and the basic award for...
Our high standards rewarded
I received a letter today from the Law Society of England and Wales confirming that all five of our offices are accredited with the Lexcel practice management standard. The Lexcel practice management standard is only awarded to solicitors who meet...