HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are certainly not infallible but, faced by such big battalions, small taxpayers are often filled with a sense of helplessness. As a case concerning a nail bar showed, however, professional
It is not only in the realms of fiction that lovers choose to marry in secret, away from the gaze of their disapproving families. A highly unusual High Court case, however, showed the legal difficulties
Many employers quite understandably treat certain forms of misconduct particularly seriously, but the adoption of so-called ‘zero-tolerance’ policies is replete with legal pitfalls. That was certainly so in the case of the Home Office’s tough
How do I protect my property against care home fees? Natalie Biggin | Partner The big concern for many people as they grow older is how to protect their property against
Speedy and cost-effective dispute resolution is the primary aspiration of the contract adjudication regime – but to what extent can that be fairly achieved during the COVID-19 pandemic? The High Court confronted that issue in
No amount of money can ever compensate for the promise of a young life ruined by clinical negligence, but it can at least provide security for the future. In one case, a recently married woman
Almost any inquisitive person would love to know more about the inner workings of government. However, as a highly unusual tribunal decision showed, unrestrained freedom of information can have a chilling impact on effective policy-making.
If you are anxious that a neighbour’s proposed use of his or her land will become a nuisance to you, an expert lawyer will ensure that your objection really counts. In a case on point,
Paying for goods in advance inevitably involves an element of risk and, in the event of non-delivery arising from deceit, you should consult a solicitor without delay. In a case on point, a commodities company
When banks or other financial institutions get into difficulties, the primary concern of judges is to protect the interests of retail investors. The High Court did exactly that in the case of an investment firm
