Fraud in Construction Adjudication
Introduction This blog considers the extent to which an adjudicator can decide an issue of fraud w... Find out more
The Danger of a DIY Will
If you choose to either draw up your own will or use an “off the shelf” DIY will kit it, will u... Find out more
Allocating risk under Building Contracts
Parties to a building contract are required to deal with a variety of risks that may affect them du... Find out more
Contractor insolvency – an Employer’s viewpoint
The construction industry depends on regular cash flow and the financial disaster of contractor ins... Find out more
Cynical about Mediation? Six Top Tips for a Successful Mediation
When considering the options available to a client in a dispute between a client and a third party,... Find out more
Discrimination arising from Disability
Section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA) confirms that if a person is treated unfavourably because... Find out more
Applying for extension of time for delay in Construction &Engineering projects
If you are unable to complete your works by the date for completion for reasons that are not your f... Find out more
When should an Enduring Power of Attorney be registered?
We regularly receive enquiries from attorneys who are not sure whether or not they should register ... Find out more
What is a Statutory Will and how do I apply for one?
If it is deemed that a person does not have sufficient mental capacity to make a Will themselves, t... Find out more
Break clauses: how to avoid the traps
A large number of my clients are commercial tenants and following the financial earthquake that sho... Find out more
Inheritance and cohabitees
The number of cohabitees in the UK is growing rapidly and the cohabiting couple family is the faste... Find out more
Unrepresented Claimants
In the case of Aynge v Trickett the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether an unfair dismiss... Find out more
The end of Smash & Grab adjudications?
Will Mr Justice Coulson’s TCC swan song in the case of Grove Developments Limited v S&T (UK) ... Find out more
Solicitor duo ranked in the top 5 for deals completed in the North West
TWO SOLICITORS from Slater Heelis have been recognised in the top five most active legal advisers i... Find out more
Covert Surveillance in the Workplace
The European Court of Human Rights in Lopez Ribalda & Ors v Spain recently held that covert cam... Find out more
Rest Breaks and Compensatory Rest
In the case of Crawford v Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, the EAT considered the requirements ... Find out more
Unmarried couples: A fair deal?
ONS figures published last week show that couples who live together without getting married are the... Find out more
Court of Protection: The complete guide
Whether it is in support of a loved one or family member, the Court of Protection is something that... Find out more