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Practice Direction 51Z: Automatic stay of possession hearings and appeals

The Court of Appeal has held that the automatic stay on possession proceedings imposed by Practice Direction 51Z also applies to appeals against possession orders.

Post date 28 May 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Coronavirus, Court of Appeal, COVID-19, CPR, Landlord, Property Litigation, Tenant
Tags possession

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Relaxed procedural rules for obtaining extensions of time: COVID-19

In these uncertain times, with many, including legal representatives working from home and the courts operating with limited resources, the judiciary is making it easier for parties to agree or apply for extensions of time.

Post date 6 May 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Civil Litigation, CPR, High Court, Litigation
Tags application, CPR, extension of time, High Court, Litigation

Solicitor’s advice on disclosure

The Court discussed the principles of disclosure in the recent case of Square Global Ltd v Leonard [2020] EWHC 1008 which case highlights the importance of involving solicitors in…

Post date 28 April 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Disclosure, HMCTS, Litigation
Tags Civil Litigation, Disclosure, Litigation

Can a witness be sued for defamation in respect of false wording in a witness statement?

The defence of absolute privilege will usually apply in respect of allegations of defamatory wording contained in statements made in the course of judicial proceedings. If you are…

Post date 21 April 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Defamation, Litigation
Tags defamation, libel, Litigation Privilege, privacy, reputation, slander

COVID-19: Protection for Commercial Tenants

The Government has announced measures to protect commercial tenants who cannot pay rent because of COVID-19, from eviction. If you need help with renewals, evictions or breach of tenancy, our expert business tenancy solicitors are ready to help you.

Post date 16 April 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Breach of Contract, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Property Litigation
Tags commercial lease, commercial tenant, COVID-19, landlord, Property Disputes, Property Litigation

Business tenancies under the Coronavirus Act 2020

In light of the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 which are affecting many small businesses and individuals including commercial landlords, new legislation has been issued to assist these individuals.…

Post date 16 April 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Breach of Contract, Contractual duties, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Property Litigation, Uncategorized
Tags business tenancy, COVID-19, landlord, lease, Property Disputes, Property Litigation, tenant

COVID-19 and Financial Distress: Directors’ duties

As a result of COVID-19, many companies are facing financial difficulties and distress. How directors respond will depend on the nature of the business, the current financial status…

Post date 26 March 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Coronavirus, COVID-19, Directors Disqualification, Insolvency, Uncategorized
Tags corporate insolvency, Directors, Directors Disqualification, Directors Duties

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Professional Negligence: Solicitors held to be negligent after illegality defence is rejected by the Court of Appeal

In Grondona v Stoffel & Co [2018] EWCA Civ 2031, the Court of Appeal placed more importance on the public policy argument of clients being able to seek damages…

Post date 13 February 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Uncategorized

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Professional Negligence: Supreme Court guidance on valuing the loss of litigation chance

The Supreme Court case of Perry v Raleys Solicitors [2019] UKSC 5 was an opportunity for the Court to consider the correct approach to determining loss of chance…

Post date 7 February 2020
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Civil Litigation, Legal Negligence, Litigation, Media, Negligent Solicitors, Professional Indemnity, Professional Negligence, Supreme Court
Tags Claims against Solicitors, Legal Negligence, Litigation, LOSS OF CHANCE, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, Negligence, Negligent Solicitor, Professional Negligence, Supreme Court

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Limitation in Litigation: Know your Limits

Pursuing a claim on time is critical in any legal matter because the Limitation Act 1980 sets strict deadlines on how long you have to take legal action. If you delay then your claim may be time-barred, so you lose your right to bring a claim before a judge. Even if you have a strong case with clear evidence, it may be impossible to succeed in court.

Post date 25 July 2019
Post author By Sophia Hanif
Post categories In Banking Law, Civil Litigation, Fraud, Professional Negligence, Property Litigation
Tags Financial Services Litigation, Limitation, Litigation, Professional Negligence

Practice Direction 51Z: Automatic stay of possession hearings and appeals

Relaxed procedural rules for obtaining extensions of time: COVID-19

Solicitor’s advice on disclosure

Can a witness be sued for defamation in respect of false wording in a witness statement?

COVID-19: Protection for Commercial Tenants

Business tenancies under the Coronavirus Act 2020

COVID-19 and Financial Distress: Directors’ duties

Professional Negligence: Solicitors held to be negligent after illegality defence is rejected by the Court of Appeal

Professional Negligence: Supreme Court guidance on valuing the loss of litigation chance

Limitation in Litigation: Know your Limits

£115m UK Palace Insufficient for Service of NBD Bankruptcy Petition on Qatari

Winning on Appeal: Reversing Judicial Errors in Coghlan v Lexlaw [2026]

Defending Claims Brought by Liquidators: A UK Director’s Guide

Defeating HMRC’s £1m VAT Assessment

Consumer Credit Act 1974 Reform: What Borrowers Need to Know