Polkey – A cautionary Tale
I was recently instructed to represent a Claimant in a 2-day Employment Tribunal for unfair dismissal. He had been employed for some 27 years and after failing to find an alternative role within the Company at the […]
James Reynolds – First 2 months of Pupillage
My first two months: Civil I didn’t cause the accident. I didn’t say she could stay in the house that long. I did repair the property. I am owed my redundancy. I want my money out of […]
Age and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) specifically apply to adults over 18 in a hospital or care home. For children and young people, the legal framework is different and focuses on parental responsibility, consent, and the Court of Protection. What […]
Boundary Disputes
Boundary disputes frequently occur when a neighbour erects a new fence or plants a hedge along what they believed to be the boundary line but is said to be incorrectly placed by the neighbour. How does the […]
An overview of the Renters Rights Act
The Renters reform Bill received Royal Assent on the 27th October 2025 – whilst none of the main provisions are yet in force, they will be implemented gradually. It is said to “secure a fairer future for 11 million […]
Speeding and Negligence
This weekend I attended a track day at Blyton Park Race Track and got to drive a formula Renault race car. As you can probably imagine the acceleration and speed were incredible. Now the adrenalin has settled […]
Fixed Recoverable Costs Following Strike Out
As many civil practitioners will be aware, since 01 October 2023 where a case that is subject to the fixed recoverable cost regime under CPR45 concludes either because it settles, discontinues or is disposed of at trial, […]
Welcome to the team Carla Riozzi
KCH would like to introduce our new member, Carla Riozzi. Carla is starting on the 14th July and if you wish to instruct her please contact our clerks team on 0115 941 8851. Carla is a highly […]
Commercial Property: Licence or Lease
A scenario that landlords and tenants to commercial property often find themselves in dispute over is whether there exists a licence or a lease. This dispute commonly arises when the agreement between the parties for use of the […]
Tenancy Opportunity: Civil Team
Owing to an increase in enquiries, we have an opportunity for a new civil tenant to join our set. The type of work includes small claims trials (mainly road traffic), possession proceedings and housing. Owing to being a […]
