Steph Bailey recognised for pro bono work
This week our Steph Bailey was recognised for her pro bono work by featuring in the pro bono recognition list, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales said of those recognised: I am pleased to thank […]
Cohabitation – TOLATA
Unmarried couples do not acquire the same legal rights as married couples, regardless of the length of their relationship or whether they have children together. When cohabiting couples separate, disputes over the former family home are determined […]
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 […]
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, […]
