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.

New changes to cost rules in court cases are very important for businesses to understand to enable them to understand how best to deal with a dispute.

“An Englishman still remains at liberty at his death to dispose of his own property in whatever way he pleases or, if he chooses to do so, to leave that disposition to be regulated by the laws of intestate succession” Re Coventry (deceased) [1980].

This case relates to an estate which comprises of a farmhouse, cottage, land, helicopter and two companies renting out various properties (value £4 million).

Property disputes happen all day, every day, up and down the UK. For lawyers, many of these disputes will follow a familiar pattern, often prompting a familiar approach to solving them. A recent UK Supreme Court (“UKSC”) case invites us to think about the familiar, in a fresh light!

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.

Before you can make any decision as to whether you wish to engage in resolving a dispute and/or pursue or defend litigation, you will need to understand how much the process will cost, when fees will need to be paid and the options for funding the likely costs.

We pride ourselves on finding the best solutions for both commercial and residential landlords and tenants. We have years of experience in resolving landlord and tenant disputes and will work with you to find the right solution, while avoiding the need to go to court.

Our experienced team supports you through proprietary estoppel claims whether you're seeking to enforce an informal promise over property, land, or a farm.