The Grenfell Tower fire has resulted in reviews and consultations that aim to increase safety in dwellings, particularly in high-rise flats. On 28 April 2022, the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) received Royal Assent; it makes significant...

I work with a number of property development clients who take different approaches to development finance. As a consequence, I’m frequently asked to review the terms of finance arrangements to ensure that my client understands the legal implications...

When it comes to challenging an adjudicator’s decision, the losing party’s options are limited; they will either need to show that the adjudicator had no jurisdiction to make the decision or that there was a material breach of the rules of...

Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Ltd The claimant was an electrician who worked for the respondent for 24 years. On 24th July 2019, the claimant became embroiled in an exchange with Mr King, a shift supervisor at the respondent’s...

A Special Guardianship Order is an order made by the court appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s ‘special guardian’.  It is effectively an enhanced Child Arrangements Order as the child will be deemed to live with you...

Unfortunately discrimination in the workplace has not been confined to the annals of history. If you are an employer or you find yourself subject to discrimination it is important to know your rights and how the law can offer protection. Discrimination...

When a company goes into liquidation or administration, an insolvency practitioner is appointed to deal with that failed business. The practitioner has a statutory duty to investigate the affairs of the company. This includes the earlier and ongoing conduct...

As a company director, you may be well aware of the employment rights of your employees. But are you aware of your own employment rights as a director? Directors have different employment rights, depending on what type of role you have and your employment...

When it comes to running a company or being a company director, are you aware of your legal duties? Have you paid attention to the legal details and requirements clearly outlined in the Companies Act 2006 ? We understand that you may not be aware of every...

Why is 31 March an important date if a young person has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is transitioning from secondary school to a post 16 institution or apprenticeship? Local Authorities (LA) have a legal duty to review and amend EHCPs...