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

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... 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