An inquest is called where a person has died in circumstances where the cause of death is unknown; the person has died in violent or through unnatural causes; or the person died in the care or custody of the state. An inquest is a fact-finding inquiry...
Evicting a tenant is a complex and often challenging process that requires a thorough understanding of the legal framework to ensure it is done correctly and lawfully. As a landlord, navigating this process efficiently is crucial to protect your property...
The latest report from King’s College London’s Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution provides an in-depth analysis of trends and behaviours in UK statutory construction adjudication. Based on surveys with adjudicator nominating...
Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person to claim ownership of land or property they have occupied without the permission of the legal owner. This principle, often referred to as "squatter's rights," can result in the...
As a new business advisor in the commercial litigation and dispute resolution team at Stephensons, my role revolves around being the first point of contact for clients who have potential disputes or legal issues involving their businesses. My job...
In share purchase agreements (SPA), provision is usually included for the buyer to give notice of a potential claim for a breach of warranty within a certain time period by providing details of the nature of the claim, with sufficient detail. The...
In our last article on unfair prejudice petitions , we covered what exactly the petitions are, who can bring a petition for unfair prejudice and what the test is to demonstrate unfair prejudice. In this article, we will examine the remedies available to a...
During the latest autumn budget, Labour announced a number of changes relating to the employment landscape, including increases to National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW), as well as changes to National Insurance (NI) contributions. ...
Eviction notices are a critical tool for landlords in managing rental properties. Whether you're dealing with non-payment of rent, breaches of the tenancy agreement, or simply need to regain possession of your property, understanding eviction notices...
Shareholders of a company can sometimes be subjected to unfair prejudice because of the conduct of the directors or fellow shareholders of the company. Traditionally, unfair prejudice petitions have been a tool used by minority shareholder to protect their...