Category: 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.…

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A Warning to Lawyers in Professional Negligence Claims: Solicitors owe a duty to warn clients of risks

A solicitor is not under a general duty to warn clients about risks relating to matters which fall outside the scope of the client retainer; a potential professional negligence claim exists where there is a failure to warn as to risks which are material to the retainer.

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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.

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High Court Litigation – Metro Bank Plc

LEXLAW’s Financial Services Litigation team provides expert legal support for high-value claims and complaints against Metro Bank Plc. The team has experience in prominent High Court cases against Metro Bank and all other major UK banks. Clients can access specialist London-based solicitors and barristers to protect their rights and manage complex bank litigation efficiently.

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Barrier to justice raised as court fees rise by 600%

The Civil and Family Proceedings (Amendment) Fees Order has been approved in the House of Lords. This massively increases the court issue fee to £10,000 from £1,920 (raised last year from £1,670).