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Building projects inevitably go wrong sometimes and those involved in such cases are wise to seek legal advice to achieve a swift and low-cost resolution. In a case where that did not happen , the High Court found both the developer of a residential...

When a creditor appointed two 'informal' debt collectors to collect money due from a debtor, the tactics they used resulted in them being given prison terms by the Court of Appeal. A landscape gardener was beset by financial problems and one of his...

Divorce cases involving the very rich are over-represented in court reports for the simple reason that where the family is very wealthy, the costs of arguing over the division of the assets are deemed to be worth incurring, which may not be the case for...

When a car hits a pedestrian, it is usual for the driver of the car to be held to be at fault, but this is not always the case. When a man sprinted across a dual carriageway and was struck on the leg by a passing car, the High Court concluded that the...

Have you ever been out and had a cup of coffee with someone else, who paid and then offered you the VAT receipt 'so you can get the VAT back'? This common offer shows, at best, a lack of understanding about how the recovery of input VAT (the VAT you have...

Deciding on a business name and URL for a website can be one of the most important steps a business takes – but it is essential to take professional advice to ensure that you do not step on others' toes in doing so. In one case, a car manufacturer came...

Selling the shares in a business you own and run attracts very favourable tax treatment in the UK and one of the most beneficial reliefs is Entrepreneurs' Relief (ER), which for most small businesses limits the Capital Gains Tax payable by the...

A recent Court of Appeal case shows how important it is to carry out procedures properly in order for a person who clearly has impaired mental capacity to create a will that can withstand legal challenge. It involved a will created in 2005 by an...

In an important decision for property professionals , the High Court has ruled that, when considering the nature of a single unit of accommodation, a simple application of the 'bricks and mortar' test is too narrow and that the use to which rooms are...

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was introduced as a means of raising cash from developers to fund public projects. However, it is not always welcome to those who have to pay it and, in one High Court case, a shopping centre owner succeeded in...