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As an experienced divorce lawyer at Wellers Law Group, I often find myself advising clients that going through a divorce can be an incredibly difficult time. Day in and day out, I see the emotional strain the divorce process can have on separating couples and on their children. This process is very difficult for clients. […]
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on February 24
The issues facing individual workers and business owners within the construction industry are not always given the attention they deserve. The stress caused by the battle to get paid a fair price and on time for the work carried out can weigh heavily upon mental health. Getting the right legal support to address financial issues […]
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on May 11
If you currently own a property and want to renovate it, or if you are thinking of buying a property with a view to carrying out redesign and rebuilding works, there are a number of important issues which you should consider carefully. Not evaluating the legal ramifications of any changes you make to your home […]
Written by Mike Page on March 3
As a result of the enormous economic effects of Covid-19 and the restrictions on businesses which have been imposed, significant difficulties have been faced by commercial landlords regarding the recovery of outstanding rent and taking back possession of their property. We are receiving enquiries from commercial landlords, anxious to know their rights and obligations in […]
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on November 5
With the tremors of the Coronavirus pandemic still reverberating and businesses counting the cost of the forced closures, now more than ever, the question we hear our clients ask is… “Is now a good time for me to sell my business?” Pharmacies may have escaped the forced closures but operating in a world of social […]
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on June 11
On 25 March 2020, the Coronavirus Act 2020 was brought into law. Of particular relevance to landlords and tenants, this gives certain protections to tenants from eviction, specifically providing a moratorium on forfeiture for non-payment of rent, extending to 30 June 2020. This was, presumably, intended to address the rental quarter usually falling due on […]
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on May 27
The Supreme Court last week gave its eagerly anticipated judgment in the case of Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Limited. In doing so, it held unanimously that where a landlord of a residential flat grants consent to a leaseholder to undertake structural works which were subject to an absolute prohibition under the leaseholder’s lease of […]
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on May 19
Statements released today indicate that there will be very few or no ‘physical’ court hearings in the immediate future. All hearings will have to be dealt with remotely. Statement from The Bar Council in order to try and tackle the Covid-19 outbreak: “The Prime Minister’s message yesterday evening was clear that everyone must stay at […]
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on March 24
How will Coronavirus impact commercial contracts. Joe Reeves of Wellers Law Group explains the impact.
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on March 23
An important question which has arisen in the commercial property industry in recent years is whether Brexit operates to frustrate a lease. What exactly does that mean?
Written by Ritchie MacDonald on August 6