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Heather Mills’ decision to represent herself in her divorce proceedings against Sir Paul McCartney was at the very least unusual, given the huge sums involved. But the practice is becoming […]

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) are the new ‘must have’  – you must now have one if you are selling or renting residential properties. It is not so well known, however, […]

One of our employment lawyers offers some tips to avoid post-office Christmas party blues! Office Christmas parties can be trouble on legs. Believe me – like all employment lawyers, I see […]

According to a recent study, swearing at work can help employees cope with stress. The study into leadership styles, carried out by academics at the University of East Anglia, warned […]

The decision to sell a business may be triggered by any number of reasons: lack of management succession; ill health; the burden of managing the organisation, or simply the wish […]

Historically, a litigant who refused an offer that was not beaten when the case went to trial could incur adverse costs orders and substantial interest. Part 36 offers were introduced […]

We often find that those involved in a legal dispute are unaware of ‘without prejudice privilege’ or how to use it to their advantage. Associate Paul Gordon has prepared some […]

If you ever get involved in commercial property, you may come across the rather obscure term ‘mesne profits’. Nick Cox explains what it means .. and how to pronounce it. […]

If asked about the concept of distress and what it might mean in English law, many people might associate it with the area of personal injury law – the idea […]

Services charges are a common source of contention between landlords and tenants of multi-occupied buildings. They are usually the subjects of much negotiation when leases are entered into, and tenants […]