There is no such thing as a common law husband or wife. Many people are left in a difficult...

A trainee solicitor at leading Essex law firm, Birkett Long, has seen his hard work and commitment...

Law firm, Birkett Long, has announced the appointment of Victoria Gratton as a solicitor in the...

Dispute resolution solicitor, Emma Jenkins, has joined leading Essex law firm Birkett Long,...

Law firm, Birkett Long, has announced the appointment of Perdeep Grewal as a solicitor in its...

Rachel Leech, a solicitor in the Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes Team at law firm...

Perdeep Grewal, a solicitor at Birkett Long, considers the cost of litigation and what some law...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) programmes have boomed in recent years, yet we are still a long way...

You have a debt claim against Mr Smith and the balance owing is £10,000.  He refuses to...

With 16,502 companies becoming insolvent in 2016, it comes as no surprise that landlords want...

Falling trees and branches can result in serious damage to both people and property. Any property...

Selling or purchasing land which already has planning permission granted has many advantages for...

Claims rarely go straight to court, because parties are encouraged to adopt Alternative Dispute...

“Without written evidence, you’re wasting your time.” So went the mantra of one...

The Court of Protection made headlines last week after 71 year old Mrs Kirk was sentenced to six...

Birkett Long remains as one of the “standout” names of legal firms in the Essex...

I often speak to people who wish to claim on a legal expenses insurance policy to assist with the...

Over the last few years a number of cases in which parties attempted to make claims have been...

It is common practice within the construction industry for damages to be paid by a contractor who...

The sentences for breaches of health and safety law have become much tougher over recent years....

Many forms of contract state that contractors or subcontractors who receive instructions orally...

We acted for a client who was diagnosed with breast cancer.  She underwent surgery to remove...

In the recent case of Timothy Taylor Limited –v- Mayfair House Corporation Limited the High...

Trusts are created to deal with a variety of situations, such as for the benefit of a vulnerable...

The family of the comedian and actor, Robin Williams, was in court recently in a dispute about his...

The title of this article may invoke a feeling of déjà vu or you may think that we...

From 1 October 2015, the minimum debt threshold for service of a Statutory Demand on an...

On 1 October 2015 a judge-led reform was implemented in the High Court. The Shorter Trial scheme...

A contested application has been heard in the Court of Protection concerning an elderly lady...

The Jackson reforms, aimed at controlling the costs of civil litigation and improving access to...

As everyone is now well aware, following the correct valuation process for payments due under a...

I act for a local company that is the defendant in a construction dispute.  One of its...

A deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection for a person who lacks the mental capacity to...

The case of Ilott v Mitson has been in the press on several occasions before but...

An unusual case has been lodged at the High Court Chancery Division this week by the children of...

At the start of 2015 The Law Society launched its ‘Use a Professional’ campaign. ...

As a dispute resolution lawyer I am all too aware that people are often deterred from instructing...

Many readers will have seen coverage recently around the calculation of holiday pay for workers...

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM2015) came into effect on 6 April...

Once a developer starts building out a scheme, the most important step is to sell the new homes....

In 2013/14 the Health & Safety Executive prosecuted 1,187 offences which led to 674 cases and...

Ask any property lawyer and they will tell you never to buy a house without first getting a...

All disputes, by their very nature, have the capacity to take their toll emotionally and...

In the recent case of Freemont (Denbigh) Ltd v Knight Frank LLP, the High Court has reinforced the...

The natural tendency when a business moves is to focus on the new premises.  However, when a...

Businesses across Chelmsford and the region are urged to protect their products or brands by the...

The Andrew Mitchell MP case continues its impact as further cases prove the strength and broad...

A solicitor with Essex law firm Birkett Long has joined the ranks of just a handful of...

If you are considering selling your business you will be keen to maximise its value and the sale...

The remedy of distress has long been a powerful and effective weapon in a landlord’s arsenal...

Although no school will wish to resort to legal action to recover unpaid school fees, the reality...

Everyone knows that a will must be signed but what happens when an error in signing affects its...

It has generally been thought that landowners will not be liable for damage caused to neighbouring...

Strange as it may seem, the fact that you have not been paid does not mean that you are...

In Vince Cable’s July 2013 speech to the “Responsible Capitalism” conference...

Knowing who you are contracting with should be simple.  However, on many occasions the...

No one wants their loved ones to squabble over their will, but these types of disputes are on the...

Essex law firm Birkett Long is taking to Twitter to give free legal advice to the public via the...

Often, it can be difficult to identify contracting parties.  For example, when negotiating...

In the recent case of Parkwood Leisure Ltd v Laing O’Rourke Wales and West Ltd, the High...

It is often said that the only winners in litigation are the lawyers!  A new funding...

A recent Government consultation proposes raising the limit for personal injury claims -...

If an employee commits a road traffic offence in a vehicle registered to a company then the...

Can employers use video evidence when they reach decisions regarding the conduct of their...

Streamlining construction projects to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime is vital in the...

From this summer, claimants who make a claim in the employment tribunal and the Employment Appeal...

The question has often been asked whether an employee has to inform their new employer about any...

On 1 April 2013 there was a change to the threshold for claims in the small claims track. ...

The shareholders in a company trust its directors to run the company properly and in their...

  In recent weeks, there have been further developments in the LIBOR scandal. RBS has become...

The dilemma faced by many homeowners - whether to move or improve - is not a new one.  In a...

  In the current austere times, it is even more important than normal for companies and...

An Essex law firm is urging individuals to keep an up-to-date will prepared by a suitably...

Many construction contracts contain retention clauses but it is not always easy to recover the...

It may come as a surprise that assurances made to someone that they shall be left property in a...