Predatory marriages and protection for the victim
A predatory marriage occurs where a person enters marriage without having the required mental capacity to consent to the marriage…
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Building survey, Schedule of Condition and Schedule of Dilapidation – what do they mean for your commercial property lease?
With rising inflation, the cost of energy and the potential for a recession, times are hard. It has never been…
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Noise Nuisance
The case of Tejani v Fitzroy Place Residential Limited and others [2022] EWHC 2760 (TCC) is a judgment of the…
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Invasion of the ‘Alien Shrub’ that just won’t die
Japanese knotweed was first introduced to the UK from Japan in the early 19th century, which many green thumbs thought…
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 – what happens when a landlord or tenant is based in Jersey or Guernsey
In our Commercial Litigation work, we increasingly are dealing with entities which are based in Jersey or Guernsey and this…
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Crypto assets – what are they and how are they considered within divorce proceedings?
With an increase in online use and digital banking it is no wonder why cryptocurrency has obtained immense popularity within…
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How proposed changes to EPC regulations could impact Residential Landlords
Currently properties only require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘E’ or above to be legally rented out. However,…
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Births outside of marriage outnumbered births within marriage for the first year!
Recent stats provided by the Office for National statistics highlighted that in 2021 there were 624,828 live births throughout the…
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Service Charge Disputes and Insurance
In both Commercial and Residential Leaseholds, the landlord will normally be obliged to insure the building and will be able…
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