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Dispute Resolution

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13th May 2025

The High Court decides that text messages exchanged over WhatsApp form a binding contract

In the recent decision of Jaevee Homes Limited v Fincham [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC), the High Court has concluded that a binding contract (with a value of nearly…

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22nd April 2025

Third-Party Respondents’ View on Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Fraud Actions

When fraud practitioners are considering what tools they have available, freezing orders and search and seizure orders may come to mind. However, we have noticed a rise in…

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24th February 2025

Court of Appeal clarifies the rules surrounding service of ‘notices’

A judgment was recently passed down in D'Aubigny v Khan and Anor in the Court of Appeal, which concerned whether service by post of a gas safety certificate,…

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5th February 2025

The recent judgment of Placefirst v Car Construction

The Technology and Construction Court provides guidance on payment notices, pay less notices and default payment notices in the recent judgment of Placefirst v Car Construction. Background: Placefirst…

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17th January 2025

The Consumer Rights Act 2015: A Breakdown of the Three Key Remedies

Ellisons act for a number of local businesses that supply goods to consumers. In this article, Marshall Crane describes when a consumer can demand a repair, a replacement…

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13th January 2025

Lifetime Gifts: Inheritance Tax, Allowances, and Exemptions

Inheritance tax can be a complex and daunting subject for those who are considering passing on their wealth to their loved ones. However, understanding that there are allowances…

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3rd January 2025

Switaj v McClenaghan [2024] EWCA Civ 1457 – Prohibited Payments Before and After 1 June 2019

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (TFA) banned most letting fees and imposed a cap of tenancy deposits paid by tenants. The ban applies to new or renewed tenancy…

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17th December 2024

Renters Rights Bill: Existing notices and possession proceedings under section 21 and section 8 of the Housing Act 1988

We have previously provided updates as to the contents and progress of the Renters Rights Bill (“the Bill”). As the Bill is still in draft form, this is…

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6th December 2024

Enforcing a money judgment for rent arrears

When issuing a claim for possession under the ordinary procedure, a landlord (“judgment creditor”) may request an order at the possession hearing for the tenant (“judgment debtor”) to…

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4th December 2024

Steps to Recover Debt from an Individual for an Overdue Invoice under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims

When an individual in England and Wales fails to pay an overdue invoice, creditors must follow specific steps to recover the debt, as set out in the Pre-Action…

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