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Diabetes-related negligence compensation guide

Laura Sheehan
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Diabetes is a serious, lifelong medical condition affecting millions of people throughout the UK. While the NHS and private medical practitioners strive to provide quality healthcare, mistakes and negligence can unfortunately lead to avoidable...

The rising tide of illegal foreign food products entering the UK

Paul Loughlin
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Recent reports and frontline evidence point to a growing challenge for the UK’s food safety and regulatory landscape: the influx of illegal foreign food products entering the country and, in many cases, finding their way directly onto high streets,...

GP negligence compensation guide

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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General practitioners (GPs) are typically your first contact within the healthcare system, providing a vital role in maintaining your health and wellbeing. While most GPs offer reliable and trustworthy care, instances can arise where GP negligence causes...

Thomas v Dawson: when fairness trumps valuation

Jade Fairhurst
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Few unfair prejudice cases illustrate the sheer breadth of the court’s remedial power under section 996 of the Companies Act 2006 as clearly as the Court of Appeal’s decision in Thomas v Dawson. The company, Invicta Care Homes Ltd, was a...

Party Wall Act: a complete guide

Joanne Ellis
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The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 (commonly referred to simply as the Party Wall Act) is a significant piece of legislation impacting homeowners, landlords, property developers, and neighbours alike. Whether you intend to extend your property, carry out...

Obstructing a private right of way

Joanne Ellis
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Private rights of way are essential arrangements established to allow individuals and property owners to pass through or over land that does not belong to them. Such rights are typically set out in property deeds, in covenants, or easements, and these...

Dealing with share valuations in shareholder disputes

Jade Fairhurst
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Disputes between shareholders frequently end up before the courts under two main statutory routes: unfair prejudice petitions (sections 994–996 of the Companies Act 2006) and just and equitable winding-up petitions (section 122(1)(g) of the...

Company strike off and consequences for directors

Jade Fairhurst
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Directors of limited companies frequently underestimate the personal risks of strike-off. Dissolution, whether voluntary or compulsory, does not provide the shield many assume. Voluntary strike-off (DS01 Application) Sections 1003–1011 of the...

Neurodiversity & service delivery: practical guidance for businesses

Maria Chadwick
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Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brain functioning, including conditions such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s syndrome and more. These are recognised as disabilities under the Equality Act 2010 when they have a...

Neighbour parking on right of way

Joanne Ellis
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Disputes between neighbours over parking can often lead to frustration and strained relationships. One of the frequent issues homeowners face involves neighbour parking on a right of way , creating inconvenience or even obstruction to access. If you find...

Falls from height: how the HSE investigates and what businesses need to know

Paul Loughlin
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If your business has experienced a fall from height, we understand how challenging and worrying this can be. Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and serious injuries. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE),...

Directors' duties in 2026: What every board member needs to know

Louise Hebborn
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As we move into 2026, the landscape for company directors is evolving rapidly. New compliance requirements, governance standards, and enforcement powers mean directors must stay informed to avoid personal liability and protect their businesses. Here’s...

Advice for directors of insolvent companies: what are the rules on reusing the name of an insolvent company?

Julie Hunter
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Under Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986, there is a restriction against a director reusing the name of a company which gone into insolvent liquidation, where he was a director or shadow director of the insolvent company at any time in the period of 12...

Neighbour has removed boundary fence: your rights and remedies

Joanne Ellis
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Boundary fences are an important feature in defining properties, maintaining privacy, and ensuring clear demarcations between neighbouring landowners. However, disputes concerning fences are relatively common , particularly when one neighbour decides to...

Directors duty to promote success of a company

Julie Hunter
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How a director must act to meet his duty to promote the success of a company and the need to respect shareholders agreements confirmed by the Court of Appeal. In ‘Saxon Woods Investments Limited and others v Costa’ the Court of Appeal held...

Bridge strikes: what haulage, bus and coach operators need to know

Paul Loughlin
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Bridge strikes are a serious issue for haulage operators, coach and bus companies in the UK. They cause delays, damage infrastructure and lead to significant financial and legal consequences. This guide explains the regulations, penalties, enforcement,...