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... read more

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.... read more

I’ve 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... read more

I’ve 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... read more

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 client’s shoes when carrying out instructions. I was browsing in discount bookshop The Works when I noticed an elderly couple next to... read more