In a recent case, we were instructed by a firm of solicitors to assist their Defendant client who was being sued by Santander Bank. We were instructed by the solicitors as their civil litigation … [Read more...]
‘Get the Evidence’
We wanted to highlight a case we have dealt with recently, as a reminder to everyone to ‘get the evidence.’ We were recently instructed by a Solicitors firm to attend Court in Wigan, to act for a … [Read more...]
Trader Disputes & Part 35 Reports
We have seen an increase in building disputes recently, mainly due to people making amendments to their properties during lockdown 1, 2 and 3. Often if someone has an issue with a trader, they try … [Read more...]
Seven Weird Laws That Still Exist in the UK Today
“The law is an ass!” said Mr Bumble in Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist, and it’s true that whilst we all depend on the law to keep us safe, it can also have peculiarities. Times … [Read more...]
A Year of Lockdown for Advocates
Monday 23 March 2020. This was the day that the lives of many changed. I had set out on the morning by train to Manchester County Court for a hearing which was listed on Courtserve as a CMC in a … [Read more...]
Law Update – Corporate Insolvency and Business Tenancies
There is an update to current laws coming into force by the end of the year which effect companies and business landlords and tenancies. For those interested in company insolvency, the current … [Read more...]
Debt Recovery next year might get harder! – More Pain for Landlords (and other creditors) – Potentially Good News for Tenants (and other Debtors) from May 2021
On the 17 November 2020, The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 were made. The Regulations are set to come … [Read more...]
Contract Law – The Basics – delivered by Philip Nam of White Collar Legal
Philip Nam, Director of White Collar Legal gives a short presentation on the basics of contract law dealing with offer and acceptance, certainty, consideration, intention to create legal relations, … [Read more...]
Money Claim Online – The Rules on Particulars of Claim and How to Avoid Headaches
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives a presentation on Money Claim Online (MCOL), the rules on Particulars of Claim and how to avoid headaches. A real life example of a case is given where a … [Read more...]
Claims for Debt – Contract or Unjust Enrichment
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives an insight on two potential types of claims for debt - contract and unjust enrichment. Real scenarios are given. … [Read more...]
