Making a Will? Court Ruling Underlines the Benefits of Professional Advice

Engaging a professional to draft your will and give advice has many advantages that may not be apparent at the…

No Undue Pressure Involved in Divorce Deal Toasted with Champagne

It is quite common for divorcees to claim that they have been placed under undue pressure to strike an unfavourable…

Landowner Target of Poison-Pen Letters Receives Substantial Damages

There can be few things more wounding or worrying than to be on the receiving end of a poison-pen letter…

Cancer Sufferer’s Belated Will Triggers Bitter Family Inheritance Dispute

Those who delay making a will until they are at death's door create a very real risk of conflict amongst…

Commercial Service Charges – Pay Now, Argue Later

In the recent case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holding Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd, the Supreme Court considered the…

The right to re-apportion service charges – an important ruling for landlords and tenants

AVIVA INVESTORS GROUND RENT GP LTD AND ANOTHER (RESPONDENTS) – V – WILLIAMS AND OTHERS (APPELLANTS) In a decision which…