By Andrew Pegg in Dispute Resolution on Friday 11 June 2010 @ 10:59
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
By Lucy Swallow in Dispute Resolution on Thursday 13 May 2010 @ 14:25
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
By Sue Haylock in Dispute Resolution on Monday 19 April 2010 @ 19:36
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
By Sue Haylock in Dispute Resolution on Tuesday 6 April 2010 @ 17:41
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
By Christine Mould in Dispute Resolution on Monday 1 June 2009 @ 11:09
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... read more
