James Reynold’s Pupillage Blog
This blog is about my experience over the past two months as a non-practising pupil in the Family Law department. On 24th February I represented a cyclist in a mock trial in the Royal Court’s of Justice. I […]
Awaab’s Law – What does it mean for Social Landlords?
Background: Awaab’s Law was created in memory of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died tragically in 2020 as a result of a severe respiratory condition due to prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Awaab’s parents had complained […]
Proprietary Estoppel
Proprietary estoppel (formerly estoppel by acquiescence) is a means for property rights to be created to prevent unconscionable conduct. The essential elements include that an owner of land has encouraged, induced or allowed a person to believe they […]
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, […]
