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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court's Judgment Over Property Owned by Unmarried Couple]]></title>
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The difficulties faced by cohabiting couples when they buy a home together, and how they determine their respective shares in the property when the relationship breaks down, have been highlighted in a recent case.The court held that where cohabitees purchased a property in joint names to provide a home for themselves and their family, but without any express declaration of their beneficial interests, the starting point is that the legal and beneficial interests are held jointly. This presumption can be rebutted by showing the parties had a different common intention at the outset or that they later formed the common intention that their shares in the property would be changed. In Jones v Kernott the Supreme Court inferred a common intention from the parties conduct. Some eight years after buying the property together the relationship broke down and Mr Kernott moved out. He made no further contributions towards the mortgage or other outgoings, two years later the property was placed on the market for sale but a sale was not achieved. They decided to take the property off the market and cash in an endowment policy so that Mr Kernott could use his half share to buy somewhere else to live. The court determined that this sequence of events amounted to a common intention such that Mr Kernots interest in the property was to diminish from 50% to 10%. The court awarded Miss Jones a 90% interest in the property. The court inferred such common intention from the parties conduct, when there was no evidence that they had ever given this aspect of the matter any thought. This case highlights the dangers and uncertainty of litigating over such matters. When unmarried couples acquire an interest in property they must be properly and carefully advised at the outset both in relation to the preparation of a deed of trust, to expressly determine the shares of each party and also a cohabitation agreement to determine and regularise their financial arrangements. This applies whenever a property is owned by more than one party, for example, when parents and adult children buy a property together.Contact the Lanyon Bowdler Dispute Resolution or Family teams on 01743 280280. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Brian Evans Answers Questions About Mediation]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[
Brian Evans, head of Dispute Resolution is a qualified mediator. He answers our questions about what mediation is all about. 
What is mediation? 
Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without going to court. The parties agree to appoint a neutral person (mediator) to help them negotiate. Mediation offers the parties to a dispute the possibility of resolving their differences and reaching a solution of their own choosing. It is one of a range of different dispute resolution techniques, together with others such as arbitration, adjudication, expert determination, early neutral evaluation, which are often collectively referred to as alternative dispute resolution. 
Why mediate? 
Mediation offers a real opportunity to resolve a dispute quickly and in more creative ways than would be possible through litigation.  
Where the dispute is between parties who want to retain a relationship in the future (whether that is a business relationship, a relationship between employer and employee, between neighbours or other personal relationships) mediation is also far more likely to help maintain or salvage that relationship than litigation. 
The rules of court actively require the parties to consider whether some form of alternative dispute resolution procedure would be more suitable than litigation and the parties can be required by the court to provide evidence that alternative means of resolving their dispute were considered. The courts take the view that litigation should be a last resort.   
The Court of Appeal has stated that, although parties cannot be forced to go to mediation, the successful party can be deprived of some, or even all, of its costs if it has unreasonably refused to mediate.   
How does it work? 
The mediator meets with the parties (and their representatives if they have them). Usually this will start with a joint meeting where all parties are able to have their say in front of the others. Normally, a series of private meetings are held with each party, and further joint meetings as appropriate, to clarify the issues, challenge the parties, help them to test the strength of their cases, find common ground between them, and discuss settlement. Typically, all these meetings are held on the same day. Depending on the amount in dispute, and the issues involved, the mediation might last from 2-3 hours, up to a full day. In very large cases, more than one day might be required. 
Because the mediator is neutral, he/she may be in a much better position to help the parties focus on the real issues, assess their case realistically, work through the emotions which might be involved in the case, help the parties settle without losing face, and help to suggest new areas in which to explore settlement.   
Will the mediator tell me if I will win at court? 
The mediators job is to work with the parties to try to help them to reach their own agreement. It is not his/her role to advise either party about the merits of their case. 
Can the mediator impose a settlement? 
No! Mediation is a voluntary process whereby the parties are assisted in agreeing their own resolution.  The mediator cannot impose a settlement. Any party is free to leave at any time.  However, the mediator will try hard to persuade the parties to continue negotiating as long as he/she continues to believe that settlement is possible. If the parties do reach an agreement at the mediation, that will form a binding contract between the parties which can be enforced in court (though usually only when that agreement has been set out in writing and signed by the parties). 
Is mediation confidential? 
Yes! Anything said in a mediation cannot be referred to in court if the dispute does not settle. This means that mediation is a safe environment within which the parties are free to discuss things and explore options without prejudicing their legal position.   
In addition, throughout the mediation, the mediator cannot disclose anything said to him/her in a private session to the other party unless authorised by that party to do so.  
Does mediation work? 
Over 70% of cases referred to the leading UK mediation service settle. In the event that mediation does not completely resolve the issues, the parties to a dispute still have all avenues of dispute resolution open to them, and mediation will usually have narrowed the issues, meaning that the costs of litigating are often reduced. 
How do I find out more? 
To find out if mediation would be suitable for your dispute, please contact Brian Evans on 01952 211006 or post a query to our website by following this link.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Car Accident in France Reconfirms what we all Need During Stressful Times]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ive recently returned from a camping holiday in France with my family.  The weather was good, the people were friendly and the facilities on the camp site were superb.  We had a lovely time.Apart, that is, from the car accident.About half-way through our stay we were driving through the town of Saumur, having enjoyed a river cruise on the Loire, when I stopped at a mini-roundabout to give way to traffic already on it.  Unfortunately, the young driver of the car behind me did not stop, and ploughed straight into the back of my car.  Being a lawyer, I had, of course, prepared thoroughly for our holiday, and read up about the basic road traffic laws in France.  However, being a human being as well, in the shock of the accident, with my youngest son upset in the back of the car, I forgot everything Id read.  Did we need to call the police? Could we move the cars, which were holding up the traffic?  Would the other driver speak English?  Would my very rusty O level French be good enough if she didnt?  I neednt have worried.  As I got out of the car, four French police officers, who had been talking to a motorcyclist nearby, strode over purposefully.  Their leader, who turned out to be the chief officer of the local Police Municipale, took charge of the situation.  While his colleagues quickly inspected both cars for damage, he interviewed an independent witness and established that the other driver had been at fault, before getting us to pull off the road. Fortunately, it was a low speed impact, our sturdy VW Passat was not even scratched, and apart from being a bit shaken up, we were all fine.  Having established there was no damage, the officer invited us to contact him if we were later concerned about anything, wished us a pleasant holiday in France, all in impeccable English, and stopped the traffic so we could get on our way again quickly.The incident really impressed upon me how valuable it is, when faced with an unfamiliar and potentially stressful situation, to have the help of someone who really knows what they are doing, and who speaks your language, to guide you through it. At Lanyon Bowdler, our legal experts avoid jargon and try to explain things in plain English to our clients and help them in unfamiliar situations, whether thats buying a house, dealing with a divorce, or a court case.  In my own fields of expertise, contract and business disputes, my aim is always to assess the situation and help my client resolve it in a practical way, as quickly, as cheaply and as beneficially as possible.  My aim this year will be to ensure my clients feel that the service I give is as good as the Police Municipale de Saumur!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Capello is a Lawyer]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ive often thought that I spend a disproportionate amount of time watching, playing, analyzing and discussing football.  However, with the nation, if not completely infected with World Cup fever at least showing early symptoms, perhaps I could be forgiven (at least for a few more weeks), for seeing things through football tinted specs. It occurred to me that Englands preparations for the tournament resemble how I might prepare a case.  Indeed, Mr Capello has adopted such a meticulous and methodical approach, it did not surprise me one bit to hear that his son was a lawyer; the apple falling closer to the tree than it might first appear. When I take instructions from a client, my first job is to listen to my clients story and have a look at the supporting evidence.  This is tantamount to Mr Capello, scouring the country for our best players.  The players therefore, are like the evidence.  Ive never thought of a particularly useful piece of evidence as a Rooney before, but if England go on to win the World Cup anything is possible. Sometimes my client will come complete with a comprehensive bundle of evidence, but often I have to do a bit of digging. Much of the evidence required is obvious, your Gerrards and your Lampards  clearly useful and pretty much indispensable. Some evidence is uncovered in the course of investigations, you know its out there but you just need to find it  Walcott, Adam Johnson, Lennon  and is of varying degrees of usefulness. On occasion though and especially satisfying is finding evidence you had no idea you had, such as evidence from third parties.  England is not a great recipient in this respect but some make excellent use of this weapon.  Just ask Australia, who took a 4-0 drubbing from Germany with goals from 2 Poles and a Brazilian. One final thing to bear in mind with evidence however is that not all evidence is helpful and can do more harm than good  no prizes for guessing who I am referring to here.  The trick here is to minimize the impact and shield it with a good defence (as far as possible).Your own evidence is only half the story though.  Once youve had a look at your own case, you need to assess your opponent.  Using the USA, although it could be said that their evidence gels together well in some respects to make a reasonably compelling argument, generally they consider football to be a game which involves throwing the ball to one another and compared with Englands superstars, their players are no more than Premier League-also-rans and Becks cheerleaders in Major League Soccer (how can a country that calls its top league Major League Soccer  it sounds like something for 6 year olds  draw with the creators of the game!). After assessing the evidence I then consider how best to maximise my clients case by pleading the appropriate causes of action, paying due consideration to the strength and type of the evidence.  Mr Capello might think of this as adopting a formation to get the best out of his key players.If England had been my client I would have felt confident on Saturday morning as to its prospects of success at trial that evening.  When going in to a trial/match though, you can never be totally certain of the outcome, as there are almost always going to be some weaknesses in your case and occasionally matters arise which couldnt have been predicted, such as a witness straying wildly from his statement, the equivalent of a goalkeeper spilling the ball into his own net. In this respect I have an advantage over Mr Capello, in that I can look to settle matters before the case goes to trial.  Once Fabio has set his stall out he then has no choice but to go into battle and take his chances. Most of the time hes been successful and I can thankfully say the same, but when things go wrong or matters you cant legislate for pop up (or out of your hand and into the goal), thats when there is some explaining to do.  This is another area where Mr Capello appears to be ahead of his predecessors and in line with the advice I would give my client however. By giving a frank and realistic opinion beforehand, warning of the risks as well as the rewards, Englands draw with the USA was not so much met with calls for his head and cries of; where did it all go wrong, but rather something that was not entirely unexpected and something to build on.Mr Capello it seems, although meticulous in his pursuit of success, is also astute enough to weigh the evidence objectively and provide advice appropriate to what he has been dealt, meaning this time, if England where to progress as far as the semi-finals, most of us will see that for what it really is; progress and a good result with what we had to work with, rather than another year of failure. Actually forget all of that.  After we beat Algeria, Ill be saying were definitely going to win it like everyone else. If you would like to discuss 'tactics' in respect of any legal issues, please contact me on 01743 280280 or email me at andrew.pegg@lblaw.co.uk.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Do Lawyers Know What a Client Wants?]]></title>
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I saw something whilst I was out shopping recently which made me think about how lawyers are perceived in society and the importance of putting yourself in the clients shoes when carrying out instructions.
I was browsing in discount bookshop The Works when I noticed an elderly couple next to me. The (I presume) wife, was picking up book after book off the shelf and tilting the front cover in her (I presume) husbands direction for judgment. This was given by a subtle movement of the head or flick of the eyebrows, a code clearly established over many years but each time resulting in the book being returned to the shelf.
Suddenly the lady found a book she considered worthy of comment; He wanted a good idin, she exclaimed and his somber nod suggested complete agreement. As surreptitiously as possible (probably completely obviously), I craned my neck and glanced at the cover through the corner of my eye. The Worlds Evilest Men I think was the title, read between fingers and a black and white close up of Adolf Hitler leered back at me.   
That might be considered by some to be a little bit of an understatement but I managed to suppress a laugh. I set about trying to locate Clare (my fiance who was also in there somewhere) to report events. I hadnt gotten far when I heard the lady say, Them lot should all be shot! I turned just in time to see the same heavy nod of approval and I noticed she was now holding a different book. I had to see who warranted the firing squad, when the Herr Hitler would have received no more than a tanned hide. So again using my James Bondesque snooping skills I scanned the latest cover: a biography of Sir John Mortimer QC.
This time I couldnt contain a little burst of laughter, drawing their synchronized glares. I made a sharp exit before they smelt lawyer on me but the episode was still making me smile later that evening and I got to thinking that they must have had a really terrible experience to have such a view of lawyers. However, that does not necessarily mean that they achieved a bad result.
When you do the job day in, day out it is perhaps easy to concentrate on the legal complexities and to lose sight of how a client perceives their case. The type of work that I do  general civil/commercial litigation  is about damage limitation, as even a completely successful outcome at a final trial, will involve an element of unrecoverable legal costs and untold stress and personal time expended, so the client needs to understand what they are getting into from the outset.
In my view the key to a successful client relationship is putting yourself in their shoes. If I was going to see a solicitor for the first time, or even if as a business person I had semi-regular contact with a legal team, what would I want? I would want to know; what are my chances and with that is mind whats the quickest and cheapest way of resolving things, maximizing my recovery/minimizing the amount I have to pay. 
Lanyon Bowdler is committed not just to performing to a high standard legally  that is a given  but also to handling a case, how the client wants it to be handled. If a client wants reassurance and explanation at every turn, that is provided. If a client wants me to get on a do what is necessary with minimal recourse to them, that is provided also. 
I could go on and on about this because it is something I consider to be a crucial importance but in a nutshell, its about providing a tailor-made service, individual to each client, to ensure that every client goes away having achieved a good result and feeling that they got value for money. If that can be done then perhaps the poor Sir John will be looked on more favourably in the future.     
If you have any questions, or would simply like some advice you can call me on 01743 280280 or email me at andrew.pegg@lblaw.co.uk.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Volcanic Ash &amp; Insurance]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The continuing travel disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud has shown just how important travel insurance can be for many business travellers and holidaymakers stranded abroad as a result of an unexpected event.  In the case of the volcanic ash, a lot of people have discovered, to their horror, that most travel insurance policies do not cover this type of natural disaster, which causes flights to be grounded.  Although some insurance providers have chosen to compensate customers, even though the policy wording does not require them to do so, for reasons of reputation.  Therefore these events serve as an important reminder of the need to check very carefully, exactly what cover is provided before choosing which policy to buy.  It is easy to assume that all travel insurance policies provide pretty much the same cover.  This is simply not true and the policy summaries, which are provided by the insurers, often do not reveal exactly what you are covered for.  In order to check this out, it is necessary to look at the full policy wording, which should always be available if you request it, or download it before you buy.  A lot of people focus on the limits of compensation for different types of loss, such as theft of personal items and cash and cancellation cover.  However, whilst it is important to check how much you are covered for, it is as important, if not more so, to check precisely what circumstances allow you to make a claim in the first place. You should also always remember to make sure you tell the insurer about everything that may be relevant to them, when deciding whether to offer you insurance before you take out the policy.  With travel insurance, one area of particular importance is to make sure you tell the insurer about any pre-existing medical conditions.  People can often be reluctant to do this, because they think the condition is not serious and it will mean that a delay in getting the insurance or a more expensive cover.  However, the risk is that if you do not tell the insurer about a condition and then you have to make a claim, the insurer can potentially refuse to cover you and can cancel your insurance cover leaving you with nothing.  In contrast, if you had disclosed the condition, in a lot of cases the insurer would have offered cover on the same terms, at no extra premium.If you have taken care to tell the insurer about all relevant facts before buying the policy, and you checked the full policy wording and you think you should be covered for a claim which the insurer refuses to pay, one option available to consumers is to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service.  This does not cost anything and forms are available on the website www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.  You do need to make sure you have complained to the insurance company direct first though and received a final decision from them in writing, before you can complain to the Financial Ombudsman.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 14:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Consumer Code for Home Builders]]></title>
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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 required to comply. 
The Code only applies to newly constructed properties.  Its aim is to ensure that buyers are treated fairly and given reliable information and access to a low cost dispute resolution service if problems occur.  The Code specifies the information to be included in the reservation agreement where this is signed on or after 1 April 2010.  All sales and marketing material must be truthful and clear. 
The Code also provides that the builder is no longer entitled to restrict the buyers choice of solicitor to deal with the purchase.  Many builders had provided incentives to buyers along the lines that their legal fees would be paid if they used an approved solicitor.  This would now be a breach of the Code. 
The Code also contains provisions which prevents builders from seeking to retain deposits paid when signing a reservation agreement, if the agreement is subsequently cancelled.  The buyer must be informed in advance if any deductions are to be made from the reservation fee. 
The Code also contains provisions governing changes to the specification after exchange of contracts has taken place.  If the builder wants to alter the design construction or the materials to be used in the property which would significantly and substantially alter its size, appearance or value then the builder must formally consult the buyer and obtain their agreement. 
If the builder fails to comply or if the buyer does not agree to the changes, then the buyer has the right to terminate the contract and to recover the deposit and reservation fee in full. 
The Code also introduces provisions to the effect that the buyer must be given accurate information about the proposed completion date.  The buyer has a right to withdraw from the contract if there has been an unreasonable delay. 
One of the most significant changes introduced by the Code is that the builder must have a in place a formal complaints procedure, and deal with complaints within a reasonable period of time. 
The Code also introduces a formal independent procedure for the resolution of disputes which can be referred to an Adjudicator.  However the maximum level of award which can be made by the Adjudicator is 15,000.  The new scheme would be a cost effective way for buyers to resolve low value disputes. 
It remains to be seen what impact the new Code will have as compliance is not compulsory, and it will only apply to members of the warranty schemes provided by NHBC, LABC or Premier Guarantee.  However, if a builder should fail to comply with the Code it faces the sanction of being removed from the relevant home warranty providers register and exclusion from other registers.  This will no doubt affect the saleability of its properties in what remains a difficult market. 
For more information contact Sue Haylock on 01743 280280 or email her at sue.haylock@lblaw.co.uk.
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[An Insight into the Complicated Topic of Proprietary Estoppel]]></title>
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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 aged 92) and her husband acquired a farm in Ross-on-Wye in 1959.  Their daughter Pauline (now aged 60), the First Defendant worked on the farm and ran a riding school. 
Pauline married in 1990, it seems her parents were unhappy at the marriage and the parties did not speak for the next 5 years.  Mr Cook died in 1995 and Mrs Cook became the sole legal owner of the farm.  Things had improved by 1996 when Pauline and her husband moved back to the farm living initially in a mobile home.  They took over the running of farm and carried out extensive repairs to the farm buildings and the farmhouse itself. 
Pauline and her husband then moved into the farmhouse in 2001, but they fell out with Mrs Cook again in 2002.  Despite the fact that they were not on speaking terms, they all remained living together in the farmhouse.  
In 2008 Mrs Cook issued legal proceedings seeking to evict her daughter and son-in-law.  The Defendants argued that Mrs Cook should be precluded from enforcing her strict legal rights to obtain possession on the basis they had a right to occupy the farm for the rest of her life, and to acquire the property in the event of her death. 
The Defence was based upon on a number of legal principles including proprietary estoppel, constructive trust and unjust enrichment.  The Defendants relied upon the fact that over the years Mrs Cook had made four promises to the effect that if Pauline and her husband were to move into the farmhouse to look after her, she would allow them to live there and farm the land for as long as they wanted, and to inherit the farm in the event of death.  The Defendants claimed that in reliance upon such promises, they acted to their detriment in undertaking various works of improvement to the farmhouse and they took over the responsibility of running the farm.  Mrs Cook disputed that any such promises or assurances had been given. 
The Judge at first instance found that two of the promises did not amount to a commitment that the Defendants could remain in the farmhouse, that one of the promises had not in fact been made and that a third promise that its all going to be yours when I am gone, was not a representation giving rise to an estoppel and the Defendants did not rely upon in it in any event. 
The Court of Appeal found there was no basis upon which to challenge the decision of the trial Judge and dismissed the appeal.
To establish a proprietary estoppel claim it is necessary to show that the owner of the legal interest has made an express oral representation in terms that the non-owning party will acquire a beneficial interest in the property, which the non-owning party then relies upon to their detriment. 
The court in this case found that the acts of reliance, claimed by the Defendants including the running of the farm and improvements to farmhouse, were undertaken for their own personal benefit.  The court also considered that the comments made by Mrs Cook, to the effect that she would make a will in her daughters favour, could not be regarded as a representation to the effect that she was to have a present proprietary interest in the farm, the comments were simply an expression of her intention.
This case illustrates the difficulties involved in bringing such claims, and the substantial evidential burden which the non-owning party is required to overcome.  Promises made by parents, to the effect that they will leave their property to the children in the event of their death, are no more than an expression of intent and cannot be relied upon to establish a claim to an interest in property.  
The case also emphasises the importance of obtaining independent legal advice at the outset if you are intending to share occupation of property particularly with other family members. 
For more information, or to speak to Sue, call her on 01743 280280 or email her at sue.haylock@lblaw.co.uk. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Problem Neighbours]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hope you had chance to hear our dispute resolution specialist on Radio Shropshire's Breakfast Show this morning.Andrew Pegg held a questions and answers section on problem neighbours,  what rights you have and how mediation can help in sorting out disputes.His slot went down really well by everyone and he has been invited back on if there is ever anything topical he would like to talk about.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
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