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JCT contracts – Main changes to the design and build form of contract

Introduction The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (LDEDCA) is being implemented on 1 October 2011. Part 8 amends the Housing Grant Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (often […]

Alternative resolution conferences (ARCs) – a new option for divorcing couples

This month, we are hosting the launch of a new initiative to help separating and divorcing couples resolve financial disputes. The service, believed to be the first of its type […]

Willans are first solicitors in Cheltenham to win new Law Society quality mark

We are proud to be the first law firm in Cheltenham to achieve membership of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality scheme – a symbol of excellence for the home-buying process. […]

Accurate record-keeping can help businesses get paid

There is little point in pursuing a debt and getting a judgment if you are ultimately unable to enforce that judgment. However much that sounds like stating the obvious, it […]

Luxury house disguised as barn breached planning law

A recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court over planning breaches acts as a serious warning to landowners and developers. The developer in the case had disguised a luxury home […]

Contracts can sometimes be implied by the courts

Katie Froud reports on a recent High Court decision that demonstrates how contracts can sometimes be implied by the courts on the basis of performance, in the absence of an […]

Restrictive covenants that can be relied on

Restrictive covenants in contracts are widely used by businesses in order to prevent the use of privileged information. They can provide protection for a business, which may have to enforce […]

‘Endeavours’ clauses in contracts

When a contract imposes an obligation on a party to do something, in particular, failure to do it will usually amount to a breach of contract. To avoid this, those […]

Business property relief and inheritance tax

When one is preoccupied with the everyday running of a business, or with the one-off opportunity of selling it, it is easy to overlook the importance of securing business property […]

The Dilnot report: care funding

In July, the distinguished economist Andrew Dilnot published his report into the best way to fund care for people in old age. Willans’ Wills, Trusts and Probate team looks at […]

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