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What is the professional negligence pre-action protocol?

The pre-action protocol encourages an early exchange of information, narrowing of issues and consideration of alternative methods of dispute resolution, with a view to wherever possible promote settlement of disputes without the need to issue court proceedings.

Do you see what I mean?

Robyn Hey, Senior Contracts Manager in our Commercial team discusses the importance of well drafted agreements to mitigate future disputes.

What are the revised Family Procedure Rules 2010?

The recent amendments to the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (effective as of 29th April), mark a significant change to conventional approaches to dispute resolution in family matters. With a pronounced emphasis on mediation and other non court dispute resolution methods (NCDR), these changes herald a new era of resolving familial disputes.

Prestigious appointment for our construction partner

Philip Harris, Partner and Commercial Arbitrator at leading Midlands law firm Wright Hassall, has been called upon to support a world-leading institution that is dedicated to resolving international commercial disputes.

Guide to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal

With the increased use of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT) to settle an increasing number of landlord and tenant disputes, we thought it would be helpful to provide you with an overview of what exactly the LVT is and what it can do.

Unfair prejudice: a dirty game is not always unlawful

When shareholder disputes lead to actions to oust investors or wrestle control from individuals, appealing to court for an unfair prejudice remedy may be the only route available to those adversely affected.

How do I get equity out of a property using TOLATA?

Typically, you would need to follow certain legal procedures involving the trust of land. TOLATA provides a framework for resolving disputes and making decisions regarding the management, sale, or transfer of property held in trust.

The Financial Ombudsman can still decide based on fairness – even if that is different from the letter of the law

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) decides on financial services disputes by considering what is fair and reasonable in all the circumstances of the case, rather than based on the letter of the law.

Why use a professionally accredited lawyer?

Within our private client team, we have several accredited lawyers in contentious probate (or wills disputes); wills, trust and tax; and family law. Here, we explain each accreditation and why it matters to you.

Coronavirus and tech supply chains: dealing with strains and broken links in the chain

Each tech company will have their own way of managing disputes, and each individual supply contract will be probably be on differing terms all the way up and down the chain