Private Client

• Here Comes the Sun (and Electricity)

  • Posted26 March 2012

  Many leases contain stipulations that tenants may make alterations to their let property with the consent of the landlord and that such consent ‘will not be unreasonably withheld’. With...

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• Budget Summary 2012 – Private Client

  • Posted22 March 2012

  The Chancellor’s Budget this year was set in the context of mixed economic data and business confidence reports. The economy continues its sluggish course, aided by a softening of the...

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• Divorce and Family Location

  • Posted21 March 2012

  When a marriage breaks up, it is usual for the couple to separate physically as well as legally and in some cases the physical separation can be considerable. With the...

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• Claim in Time Despite Previous Health Issue

  • Posted20 March 2012

  There is a general rule that an action to claim damages for personal injury must be brought within three years of the claimant becoming aware of his or her injury. ...

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• Facts Critical in Residence Claim

  • Posted15 March 2012

  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are quick to recognise easy pickings when transactions occur and the conditions for relief against the relevant taxes are not met. One of HMRC’s...

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• Owner Must Take Concrete Steps to Preserve Title to Land

  • Posted12 March 2012

  Even if the Government does take action to end the ancient law of adverse possession (‘squatters’ rights’), cases based on the law before any change will continue to come before...

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