Insights
3rd October 2024
Non-party disclosure v. Norwich Pharmacal Order
Occasionally, a party finds itself in a situation where it has been wronged by an anonymous third party. Most frequently, (but not exclusively) this happens in defamation and…
News
2nd October 2024
The Legal 500 2025 results
Ellisons is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Legal 500 directory. The firm received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Immigration, Banking…
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Challenging Wills on the Grounds of Testamentary Capacity
If a will is successfully challenged on the grounds that the testator lacked testamentary capacity, the court will set aside the will. This means that the testator’s estate…
Insights
1st October 2024
Own Goal by Chelsea FC? – Contracts, Consideration & Commission
A new claim has reportedly been issued in the London Commercial Court by an agent who alleges that he acted as an intermediary on Chelsea FC’s behalf in…
Insights
26th September 2024
An introduction to professional negligence claims
Professional negligence occurs where a professional fails to perform their responsibilities to the required standard. This article briefly explains the requirements for bringing a professional negligence claim. The…
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25th September 2024
HMOs and the potential differing liabilities of joint landlords
In the recent case of Shorr and Ro v London Borough of Camden [2024] UKUT 202 (LC), the Upper Tribunal (“UT”) considered whether an unlicensed house in multiple…
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23rd September 2024
Case Law Update: Can a Landlord Serve the Prescribed Information Before the Tenant has Paid the Deposit?
Where a landlord takes a security deposit from their tenant in connection with an assured shorthold tenancy agreement, the landlord is required to protect that deposit with an…
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11th September 2024
The Renters Rights Bill and the proposed Section 8 Grounds
There are two most used methods to obtain possession of residential properties let under an assured shorthold tenancy. Those are, the Section 8 and Section 21 notices as…
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4th September 2024
Ellisons Litigation Info Drop: What is a judgment in default?
A default judgment is granted by the court where one party has failed to take an action they are required to, bringing the proceedings to an end. It…
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3rd September 2024
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – What changes have come into play?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (“the Act”) became law on 24 May 2024. Despite the Act now being law, its commencement is taking a staggered approach…