It is often argued by contractors with a design responsibility that where they have complied with a prescribed specification set out in their contract, such that their design meets that specification.

The government is convinced that English devolution will help to resolve one of the main sources of tension between central and local government, namely Labour’s undertaking to deliver 1.5m new homes by the end of its term, a key component of its growth agenda. But will this this ‘devolution revolution’ deliver?

Discover what landowners and developers need to consider when granting easements for utilities, from Easement Strips to futureproofing and third party negotiations.

In legal terms, overage is a contractual arrangement that forms part of the overall consideration for the sale of land. It is payable post completion of a sale, and does not constitute an interest in land.

Many contested wills feature valuable Estates, which include farms and / or land, and the combination of a high value Estate, and grounds to contest a will, is often sufficient to launch a claim. Add to the mix a will containing different terms to those anticipated and a proprietary estoppel claim from a disappointed beneficiary may well result.

A case that came before the High Court in 2013 has highlighted the discretion of the court to decide whether, and if so by whom, the Trustee’s costs, arising from a bankruptcy order which was subsequently annulled, should be paid.

The short answer is yes. You can complain about your treatment while it is ongoing if you are concerned about any aspect of your care. In fact, the sooner you raise an issue, the more likely it is to be resolved quickly.

Drafting a will is something that almost everybody will consider in their lifetime. It is likely that if you have not already engaged a solicitor to draft a will, you will do so at the appropriate time in the future.

In May we reported the difficulties experienced by HMRC in successfully finding individuals who provide their services through personal service companies in breach of the IR35 rules.

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“LTA”) is not a new piece of legislation. It grants commercial tenants statutory rights, giving them the right to renew their lease on substantially the same terms if they remain in occupation at the end of the term.