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A simple technical error in a form may mean that thousands of divorce settlements have been incorrectly calculated. It recently came to light that Form E, which is available on the Ministry of Justice's website , fails to deduct debts when calculating net...

If a neighbour is granted planning permission for a development to which you object, you might think that there is nothing you can do about it. However, a case in which a garden house-building project was thwarted by a judge shows that this is not...

A company which thought it could save money by dispensing with specialist advice before embarking on a complex dispute with a demolition contractor paid a heavy price when an adjudicator ordered it to pay more than £100,000. The company refused to pay...

It is becoming increasingly common for older people to need assistance with looking after their day-to-day affairs. Appointing an attorney using a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is seen by many people as a wise precaution to take in case they become...

There are considerable tax reliefs available for investors in start-up companies, and among the more popular is Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) relief. EIS gives Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief when an investment in shares in a qualifying company is made...

Long delays when travelling can prove annoying and expensive, which is why EU law sets a schedule of compensation payable to passengers in such circumstances. However, not all delays give grounds for compensation. The rules exempt airlines from paying...

The welfare of children is always of paramount importance in family cases and the Court of Appeal has emphasised the point in a case in which a mother sought to move abroad with her 12-year-old daughter against the wishes of the girl's father. Following...

Decisions of arbitrators are ultimately backed by the authority of the High Court and those who fail to abide by their awards can face heavy financial penalties and even loss of liberty. In one case , directors of a grain trading company were sentenced to...

'Buyer beware' is a legal concept with which purchasers of goods and property have had to contend for centuries. It applies to most transactions where specific protection for purchasers is not provided under the law. It was rigorously applied in one recent...

The law of intellectual property is seldom simple or without surprises. In 2014, the High Court decided that the 'corrugated' shape of the Kit Kat chocolate bar, whilst unremarkable in itself, had acquired a 'distinctive character' by way of use over time...