The ability to make a formal offer to settle a dispute, without that offer coming to the attention of the court, is an essential tool in any dispute resolution armoury. There have however been many examples of the ‘Without Prejudice’...
Leading Gloucestershire law firm, Hughes Paddison, has recruited Andrew Turner to boost the company’s litigation team. Andrew, who lives in Cheltenham, has spent the past 7 years as Senior Associate in the Property Litigation team at Harrison Clark...
Contractual disputes can arise before, during or after parties have entered into a contract. Disputes with suppliers or customers can quickly become a problem, and can end up being a serious distraction and a cause for concern. If a problem arises, it...
What happens if you go to Court and obtain Judgment but your opponent refuses to pay? What options are open to you for enforcing the Judgment you have obtained and getting your money back? First, a warning. If the other party is unemployed or...
On 1st April 2013 the Civil Procedure Rules which govern civil litigation in England and Wales were amended by virtue of what are known as the ‘Jackson Reforms’ (after Lord Justice Rupert Jackson). The reforms change the way in which litigation...
Rachel Stewart examines the law in relation to refunds, repairs and replacements from a retailer’s perspective. The Sale of Goods Act 1979 covers a broad range of retailers and goods. As a retailer you need to be fully aware of your...
Rachel Stewart has been appointed a Deputy District Judge by the Lord Chancellor, and has been assigned to the Midland Circuit to deal with civil and family proceedings. In accepting her appointment Rachel joins her fellow Director, Mark Paddison,...
Alison joins the department as a legal assistant, prior to her qualification as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in October 2013. She has been studying and practising in the legal field for 5 years, and has gained valuable, practical...
In this financial climate many businesses face difficulty securing payment of debts. Invoices can take months to be satisfied. They are often ignored completely, or provoke a host of unreasonable excuses. Providing goods or services ‘on...
Losing a loved one is a tragic situation which is both emotionally stressful and upsetting. At this time no amount of money can compensate you for your loss, but it can help to ease the financial burden which arises from this unexpected situation. A...
