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According to the World Giving Index 2011, the UK is the fifth most charitable nation in the world. Even in the present climate, 79 per cent of us give millions […]

It is often said that the internet is a ‘law-free zone’ where users can say or do as they please. This may be about to change. New legislation is being […]

The term ‘commercial fraud’ is a broad description covering many different activities. Possible causes of action resulting from the fraud might include  ‘undue influence’ or ‘abuse of confidence’. Judges have […]

After many successful years, our longest-serving partner Charles Middleton is stepping down as an equity partner at the end of May. Charles joined Willans as a 22-year old, completed his […]

Businesses must always pursue their own interests during commercial negotiations but there are various legal principles that operate to limit abuse of a strong position. One of these is the […]

This month (April 2012) a new Bill comes into effect, bringing with it wide-ranging changes to time limits for enforcing breaches of planning control in cases of so called ‘deliberate […]

Are directors entitled to claim ‘joint privilege’ if the company’s lawyers give advice that affects them personally as well as the business itself?  A recent case has helped clarify a […]

A proposal to make cross-border debt collection much easier was adopted by the European Commission in July 2011. One of our litigation lawyers reports on the UK’s decision not to […]

Statutory obligations have been in place for some time now, the most recent being The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. They impose a duty on all ‘duty holders’ (eg owners […]

If you wish to do something on land that is subject to a restrictive covenant, be aware that planning consent does not override the terms of the covenant – they […]