Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors' Legal Blog

Millions of Google email users will have the chance to change their address to the shorter @gmail version after the internet giant settled a long-running trademark dispute.Since late 2005, UK Gmail account users have ended in @googlemail.com while their American counterparts have used the... read more

A new Consumer Code for Home Builders came in to effect on 1 April 2010. Although participation in the code is voluntary as the majority of new homes sold in the UK are sold with the benefit of a NHBC guarantee or LABC New Home Warranty or Premier Guarantee, participating builders will be... read more

The legal world is never boring or straightforward as the case of Cook-v-Thomas demonstrates; it highlights the difficulties faced by occupiers of land seeking to claim a legal interest on the basis of the principles of proprietary estoppel and constructive trust. The claimant, Mrs Cook (now... read more

Do You Know Who You Are Trading With?

By Lisa Blair in Debt Recovery on Tuesday 30 March 2010 @ 17:21

I am a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and head up the Debt Recovery Unit, based at the Telford office.  With the added benefit of my team of dedicated debt recovery case handlers and administrators, I am able to ensure we offer our clients practical, cost effective solutions in... read more

Christmas Tip No 1 - Be Organised

By Amanda Jones in Lanyon Bowdler News on Tuesday 15 December 2009 @ 10:54

The important thing at Christmas is for everyone to feel relaxed and happy.  If something goes wrong, why not look at it as though something funny has happened and that you’ll have a good story to tell, rather than it being a disaster.  Make sure you plan your Christmas to avoid any... read more