Trespass is a “Tort”, an area of law that relates to actions against persons (such as assault), against goods (that relate to possession) and actions against land for which “Trespass” is more commonly known.

A surprising recent court judgement gives us the opportunity to look at several interconnected topics which will have an effect on how you run your construction projects.

The relationship built between employee and employer is very important for a happy and functional work environment. However, disputes can arise between employer and employee, making the working relationship strained and difficult to navigate at times.

Boundary disputes arise where two or more neighbours disagree upon the position of a boundary line. The boundary may be marked with a physical marker such as a fence, hedge or wall and the dispute will relate to the position of that marker, however sometimes there is no physical marker to assist in determining the position of the boundary.

The case of Connell & Lynn v Beal Developments Ltd, Eastman Securities Ltd and Burton Waters Management Company [2024] UKUT 54 (LC) considered the potential costs risk for leaseholders who wish to challenge service charges already determined by another neighbour’s application.

Are adult children entitled to reasonable financial provision from an estate whereby they are not named in the will?

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers other way to deal with a dispute than the Courts.

For most businesses, a web presence is important because it allows customers and prospective customers to find you and the goods and services you offer. In today’s digital age, domain names are valuable business assets.

The advantages of mediation are excellent, especially when considered against the alternative which in most cases may be a tribunal claim and offers substantial benefits to a business.

If you believe that you have unreasonably been left out of a will, you may be able to apply for reasonable financial provision from the deceased estate pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family Independence) Act 1975 (“Inheritance Act”).