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Enforcing court judgments

November 2, 2026

One of the most frustrating parts of litigation is obtaining a court judgment against your opponent and then having to enforce it when your opponent fails or refuses to pay the judgment debt. There are a number of options available to judgment creditors to try to enforce the judgment they have obtained. Before you commence […]

Charging Orders and Orders for Sale

October 30, 2026

Obtaining judgment is only half the battle, as the judgment must be enforced. Before you obtain a judgment, indeed, before commencing proceedings, it is often worth checking that the debtor has any assets to satisfy any judgment that you obtain. If you know where the debtor lives, you can carry out a search at HM […]

Winding-up petitions and validation orders: What creditors and directors need to know

October 23, 2026

A winding-up petition is one of the most powerful tools available to an unpaid creditor, and one of the most disruptive events a company can face. Once a petition has been presented, the company’s ability to trade can be severely restricted almost immediately. Whether you are a creditor seeking payment or a director whose company […]

Professional negligence claims: What you need to know

October 23, 2026

When you instruct a solicitor, accountant, surveyor, architect or financial adviser, you place your trust in their expertise. Most professionals deliver a high standard of service, but when things go wrong the consequences can be serious: a missed deadline, a flawed valuation or unsuitable investment advice can cause substantial financial loss. In this article, our […]

Section 216 Insolvency Act 1986: Re-using the name of a liquidated company

October 21, 2026

When a company enters insolvent liquidation, its directors may wish to carry on the underlying business through a new vehicle, sometimes trading under the same or a familiar name. This can be entirely legitimate, but section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 strictly controls the re-use of the name of a failed company. Breaching it […]

Gambling Disputes – Stolen Funds Claims: Holding operators to account for AML and Source of Funds failures

October 21, 2026

When money is stolen from a business by an employer or a family member and then gambled away, the victims are often left asking how such large sums could pass through a licensed gambling operator without anyone asking where the money came from. In many cases, the answer is that the operator’s anti-money laundering (AML) […]

What is a statutory demand and what should I do if I receive one?

October 19, 2026

If a person or company has a judgment against you or believes that you owe them monies for a debt, one of the ways the creditor can seek to attempt to recover that debt or judgment is by the service of a statutory demand. What is a statutory demand? Statutory demands are not formal court […]

How can employers support employees’ mental health as the seasons change?

October 13, 2026

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, seasonal changes can affect employees’ mental health, energy levels and motivation. Reduced daylight, darker commutes and disrupted routines can contribute to low mood and fatigue. For some, these changes may trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression associated with seasonal changes. Taking proactive steps during […]

Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026-27 – Interpreting proposed changes to Article 8

August 19, 2026

By Skylar McKeith, Head of Immigration Team The 2026-27 Immigration and Asylum Bill would narrow the criteria under which people can remain in the UK based on their rights to family and private life. This involves a narrower interpretation of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which is often relied upon […]

Might a tenant’s use of your commercial property put you at risk?

May 27, 2026

When landlords let a commercial property, their focus often falls on how much rent they will charge and how long they want to lease it for. These are, of course, important factors to think about, but they are not the only ones that deserve attention. How the property will be used is something that could […]

Is an amicable divorce possible for high-net-worth couples?

May 6, 2026

For couples with substantial assets, the stakes of divorce can feel higher.

Do you want to leave cash in your Will, but don’t know where to start?

May 1, 2026

Most people want to be sure their loved ones will be taken care of after they pass and you might be considering leaving some cash in your Will to make that happen.

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