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March 10, 2023
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Recent High Court decision illustrates the Court’s approach with surviving spouses

A recent High Court decision involving a claim for ‘reasonable financial provision’ from the estate of a deceased husband and father underlined the authority of the ruling statute in this area of law: the ‘Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 (or ‘the Act’). This Act allows for a departure from the wishes of … Continued

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April 21, 2022
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What is an Acknowledgement of Service and when is it needed?

What is an Acknowledgement of Service and when is it needed? Once a Claimant has issued their Claim Form and commenced court proceedings, the Defendant/s only have a short period of time within which to respond. The Civil Procedure Rules (“the CPR”) set out the specific steps that must be taken by litigating parties during … Continued

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July 7, 2020
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Boundary dispute and adverse possession

A boundary dispute can be notoriously acrimonious, with parties arguing over very small pieces of land at great cost. Where do we start when establishing the position of the boundary between two parcels of land and how does the court deal with such claims? HM Land Registry holds information about all land registered in the … Continued

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December 31, 2018
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Hitting the headlines in 2018: was this the year of the CVA?

House of Fraser, Carpetright, New Look, Jamie’s Italian, Mothercare and Homebase all hit the headlines this year for entering into Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA). What is a CVA and why have they been so popular in 2018?

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July 12, 2018
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Government consults on longer assured shorthold tenancies

On 2 July 2018, the government published a consultation paper seeking the public’s view on its new proposal for extending the minimum term of assured shorthold tenancies from six to 36 months. Milo Hallyburton from Lyons Davidson’s Landlord and Tenant team offers a perspective from the legal sector.

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July 12, 2018
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Government consults on longer assured shorthold tenancies

On 2 July 2018, the government published a consultation paper seeking the public’s view on its new proposal for extending the minimum term of assured shorthold tenancies from six to 36 months. Milo Hallyburton from Lyons Davidson’s Landlord and Tenant team offers a perspective from the legal sector.

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November 14, 2017
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The advantages and pitfalls of Section 21 notices for an AST

As of 2014-15, there were almost two million private landlords in the UK, letting almost five million properties, from which over 20,000 evictions took place in one year; this equates to more than 85 a day. That was a 53% increase on the number of evictions since 2010. Since the introduction of the Housing Act … Continued

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November 13, 2017
by Lyons Davidson

Property fraud in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mishcon De Reya

The case of Dreamvar (UK) Limited v Mishcon De Reya has attracted significant coverage following the court’s ruling that the law firm Mishcon de Reya was liable for the financial consequences of a property fraud committed on their client, despite it being accepted that Mischon had acted reasonably, honestly and not negligently. The claim arose … Continued

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November 9, 2017
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Flight cancellation compensation: what are your rights when airlines go bust?

Ryanair’s flight cancellation incidents over the winter affected thousands and hit the headlines this summer but the recent announcement that Monarch Airlines has gone into administration hit some passengers even harder. Other airlines have also been struggling: both Air Berlin and Alitalia filed for insolvency earlier this year. Denied Boarding Regulation If you experience flight … Continued

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October 10, 2017
by Lyons Davidson

Know your rights under the Consumer Rights Act

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force on 1 October that year. The act applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (with the exception of section 27). It was introduced to consolidate the previous legislation, to help consumers better understand their rights. Does the Consumer Rights Act apply to me? The act can … Continued

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July 24, 2017
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Flight delays, cancellation and denied boarding: what are my rights?

The recent British Airways IT failure that caused extensive flight delays and cancellations is likely to lead to a flood of legal claims. It is a complicated area of law, which is governed to large extent by European legislation. The main types of air travel-related claims are: Denied boarding; Cancellations; and Long flight delays. Are … Continued

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June 7, 2017
by Lyons Davidson

Legal recourse for BA delays

With nearly 200,000 passengers having faced flight disruption due to British Airways (BA) IT failure, many people may be unaware of your legal rights. European legislation affords protection to passengers travelling within the EU. In light of the disruption, we answer key questions about the BA delays below. Must I be provided with food and … Continued

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