Monthly Archives: January 2013

Three Initial Steps for Investigating a Suspicious Will

Three Initial Steps for Investigating a Suspicious Will What should you do if you suspect that the Will of a deceased person has been prepared in dubious circumstances? You may suspect that the Will-maker lacked the required degree of mental capacity to give instructions to a solicitor or understand the Will or that they may... Read More

Relying on your own terms

Relying on your own terms A recent case has highlighted the difficulties commercial contracting parties can face when there is a lack of comprehensive paperwork evidencing the contract reached between them. This can be a real issue when a contract does not go according to plan and the parties must then decide who is liable... Read More

Residential Landlords fully exposed?

Residential Landlords fully exposed? With Scotland having already implemented a landlord licensing system and Wales working towards this, steps recently taken by the London Borough of Newham suggest further regulation may be just around the corner. From 1 January this year the Council has made it compulsory for owners of the estimated 35,000 rented residential... Read More