Britney Spears & Conservatorship – what are UK laws?
The story of Britney Spears has brought Conservatorship under the spotlight. But what actually does…
July 22, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Capacity – do you know what you’re getting yourself into?
In contractual disputes it is sometimes argued that a contract should not be binding because…
June 17, 2022 By Jeremy Crook
Penalties- a century of cases
In April 2013 I wrote an article about liquidated damages clauses in commercial contracts, in…
June 17, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Landmark privacy case highlights interesting costs issues
The decision in the recent case of Gulati and others v MGN Ltd has been…
June 17, 2022 By Catherine Mathews
Back to basics: The Disclosure Pilot Scheme
What is the Disclosure Pilot Scheme? The Disclosure Pilot Scheme (or the “DPS”) is a…
June 17, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Limitation Act 1980 in a negligent pensions advice claim
In the recent case of Seton House Group Ltd and another v Mercer Ltd, the…
June 17, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Recovering your legal costs on the Small Claims Track
The courts have a three tier track system to separate claims according to their value.…
May 17, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmare
It is well reported that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has recently lost a High Court…
May 17, 2022 By Mike Davies
Client demand leads to expansion of disputes team
Following an increase in demand for its services Stephens Scown’s dispute resolution team in Cornwall…
May 17, 2022 By Stephens Scown
How To Enforce Judgments of EU Courts in England Post-Brexit
We frequently assist internationally-based individuals and businesses seeking to enforce judgments of EU courts in…
May 17, 2022 By Catherine Mathews
Professional Negligence Claims – when does the clock start running?
What is the limitation period for professional negligence claims and how can Section 14A extend…
April 28, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Costs order against third party granted
In the case of Xhosa Office Rentals Ltd v. Multi High Tech PCB Ltd and…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown