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Insurers remain reluctant to pay business...
Posted in Dispute Resolution on 3rd Mar 2021
On 28 February 2021 the Sunday Times reported that FTSE 250 insurer Hiscox offered a struggling East London café owner $13.00 in settlement of its business interruption claim.
The London café claimed for more than 3 months’ loss, comprising of $1,600 a month in rent and $2,500 a month in stock, after it faced closure due to the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The café had said it had been “battling bankruptcy” due to closure, like many other businesses in the UK today.
It was reported by sources close to the FTSE insurer that only...
Are rising Professional Negligence claims...
Posted in Professional Negligence on 1st Oct 2020
Research undertaken by international brokers Marsh, has reported that claims against solicitors went up during lockdown.
This indicated that professionals may be vulnerable to mistakes since the implementation of home working by government lockdown rules.
Less supervision, clerical and IT assistance could possibly be to blame for this, which professionals have less access to when they are working from home.
The investigation by Marsh also identified a sharp increase in the private work and real estate sector, and it is predicted that the wills...
Choosing The Right Conveyancing Solicitor
Posted in Conveyancing on 29th Sep 2020
Buying and selling a property is commonly known as one of the most stressful tasks you will undertake in your life time. But the truth is, it does not need to be.
By taking the time to carry out a little research before instructing a solicitor, you can avoid the usual negative experience that the majority of property owners face today.
Here are our top tips for choosing the right solicitor when buying or selling your home:
Cheaper is definitely not better
One thing I have found out during my lifetime, is that you get what you pay for! It is wise...
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020:...
Posted in Family & Divorce on 22nd Sep 2020
Your marriage has broken down irretrievably and petitioning for divorce is now at the forefront of your mind. So, what does the law say?
Currently in England and Wales, the law relating to divorce is governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 which states:
“A petition for divorce may be presented to the court by either party to a marriage on the ground that the marriage has broken down irretrievably”.
The court hearing a petition for divorce shall not hold the marriage to have broken down irretrievably unless the petitioner satisfies the court...
