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In commercial disputes, the contract is everything. When a dispute lands in court, the first question is: what did the parties actually agree to? If key terms were not properly incorporated, even the strongest position can quickly unravel. So what does...
Being a trustee of any type of trust (and there are many!) is a serious responsibility. Whilst the word “discretion” might suggest freedom to make decisions, trustees are bound by a framework of legal duties, designed to protect beneficiaries and...
Passwords and passkeys go hand in hand with sensitive and confidential information - emails, bank accounts, digital assets, and data stored on the cloud. From having one password for everything (definitely not recommended!), to separate passwords for...
Entering into litigation can be a scary prospect, whether it is because the outcome of the case is far from certain, or the size of the costs that will likely be incurred. A question often asked by claimants (the person bringing the claim) is “can I...
On 29 November 2024, our MPs are due to debate and vote on the new Assisted Dying Bill. If passed, this bill will allow terminally ill adults to be given medical assistance to end their own life. There will be strict requirements to protect vulnerable...
When court proceedings are threatened, it can often be scary and daunting for people. This may be because of the complicated legal nature of the dispute, or because of the rules that need to be followed. In England and Wales, civil litigation is governed by...
Disputes concerning finances, inheritance and property are often complex, and therefore expensive to resolve through court. These types of disputes also frequently involve family members, which can make them particularly distressing. These factors mean that...
On 1 st October 2023 changes to rules on costs came into force that extend the application of fixed recoverable costs into civil litigation. These changes will not affect all areas of civil litigation practice- this article focuses on the effect...
Sometimes in disputes clients who have the benefit of positive legal advice may attempt to use that advice to inform the other side of how strong their case is. On occasion this involves forwarding on the advice to the other side, and sometimes it involves...
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