Major fraud claim highlights important points on witness evidence
In a strongly-worded judgment delivered last month by a High Court Judge, the Court has…
April 1, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Dispute resolution case study: Bradley and another v Heslin
An update on prescriptive easements: can a property owner acquire a right to hang, open…
February 10, 2016 By Ben Jones
Parties to a contract: do you have any idea who you are talking to?
A contract usually consists of obligations entered into between two or more parties. A simple…
February 8, 2016 By Ben Jones
Dispute resolution case study: Burgess and another v Lejonvarn
Duty of care when performing gratuitous services for friends In the recent case of…
January 26, 2016 By Stephens Scown
Don’t say we didn’t warn you! The importance of clear advice
The recent case of Brook Properties (Birmingham) Ltd v Alton & Co provides a useful…
January 12, 2016 By Jeremy Crook
Case study: Court of Appeal upholds awards in phone hacking cases
Chris Harper, partner in our dispute resolution team in Exeter, looks at a recent phone…
December 31, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Dispute resolution case study: Solland International Ltd v Clifford Harris and Co
Chris Harper takes a closer look at a case where the claimants had failed to…
December 11, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Dispute resolution case study: Sargeant v UK Insurance Ltd
Chris Harper takes a look at a recent case where the claimant loses their evidence…
December 3, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Improved use of technology in the courts
There is no doubt that technology has radically changed the way solicitors communicate with their…
September 23, 2015 By Catherine Mathews
Jurisdiction on divorce – should it be England?
If you are considering a divorce and either you or your spouse has a tie…
September 23, 2015 By Andrew Barton
Resolving disputes online
In the next few years low value civil claims may be able to be resolved…
February 16, 2015 By Catherine Mathews
Frequently asked questions in an initial meeting for divorce
After arriving at the decision that you are to divorce, it is usual to arrange…
January 6, 2015 By Stephens Scown