Private Client

• Exaggerated Claim and Dubious Litigation Strategy Create Cost Catastrophe

  • Posted25 April 2014

  When an offer to settle a legal dispute is made, important consequences follow from the offer (called a ‘Part 36’ offer in the legal profession) as regards legal costs. ...

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• Court of Appeal Issues Guidance on Child Cases

  • Posted17 April 2014

  A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has emphasised the importance of the provision of good quality, relevant evidence in cases involving children. The case concerned a council’s...

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• Social Housing Fraud Changes

  • Posted14 April 2014

  The Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 makes the unauthorised subletting of a council property a criminal offence. The prosecution can be brought by the council concerned. ...

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• Case Shows Need For Care in IHT Planning

  • Posted11 April 2014

  When a woman transferred the lease on her Knightsbridge flat into a trust for the benefit of her two sons, the intention was to provide a benefit to them which...

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• Duty of Care Could Not Be Delegated, Rules Court

  • Posted7 April 2014

  A widely reported case has potential implications for those entrusted with the care or safety of others who delegate that responsibility – for example by the use of subcontractors. ...

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• Husband Who Hid Assets Faces New Settlement

  • Posted4 April 2014

  If you have negotiated a divorce settlement and then find out that your ex-spouse has been less than open when disclosing their personal finances, the court will reopen the matter...

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