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…
Insights
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
30th September 2024
Final Certificates and conclusive evidence provisions
Landmark construction projects have a habit of generating interesting and, possibly landmark, court judgments. The recent extensive redevelopment of Battersea Power Station is an example of this rule…
Insights
27th September 2024
How to avoid pre-nups becoming a wedding alarm bell
As one of the most popular seasons for wedding proposals approaches, couples are being reminded to factor pre-nuptials into their plans well ahead of the big day. No…
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…
Insights
24th September 2024
Pets and Divorce – should you consider a ‘Pet-Nup’?
Pets are often an important member of a family and therefore their care and who will look after them when a couple separates can often be a problem.…
Insights
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…