Dispute Resolution

  • If new evidence comes to light, can you re-claim?

    Crystal ball time… In settling your current claim is it possible for you to settle a future claim of which you have no knowledge? The answer is yes, in principle (with personal injury claims being a general exception).… Read More

  • Breach of Injunctions: Sentencing Guidelines

    Breach of Injunctions: Sentencing Guidelines

    Case: Amicus Horizon Ltd v Thorley – Court of Appeal The Master of the Rolls Lord Neuberger sitting in the Court of Appeal has held that County Court judges dealing with committal applications for breach of Housing Act injunctions… Read More

  • The Party Wall etc Act 1996: your rights and obligations

    The Party Wall etc Act 1996: your rights and obligations

    The Party Wall etc Act by name might not sound like the most exciting piece of law on the statute books, and possibly of interest only to Lawyers, Surveyors and people who don't get invited to many actual parties. However, it is… Read More