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A high net worth pensioner, who was reluctant to give up control of his fortune and laid down intricate conditions before signing a lasting power of attorney (LPA), has struck a blow for the right of everyone to choose how their assets should be dealt with...

Running an airline profitably is critically dependent on keeping planes in the air as much of the time as possible, so when an airline enters into a contract relating to its fleet, 'on-time' delivery is very important. Also key is the need to provide a...

When undertaking tax enquiries, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are well known for embarking on 'fishing expeditions' for information. In a recent case, a company which was under enquiry for a relatively minor matter (possible underdeclaration of car and fuel...

City dwellers who are disturbed by 'party venues' sprouting up around them can take comfort from a guideline High Court decision which reinforced the powers of local authorities to quell noise nuisance and late night drinking. A restaurateur had turned...

Adjudicators' powers to resolve contract disputes are frequently challenged by those who are unhappy with their decisions. However, in a guideline case, the High Court has thrown out one attack on an adjudicator's jurisdiction as 'misconceived'. A retail...

Changes to the Insolvency Act 1986 that are being introduced on 1 October 2015 will mean that a person will no longer be able to be made bankrupt if they fail to pay a judgment debt of as little as £750 (a sum which has remained the same for 19...

You might think that the courts will always seek to see that a child is brought up by one of its parents, assuming he or she is willing and able to fulfil that role, but this is not so where such an arrangement is not considered to be in the child's best...

Since 6 April 2015, changes to the law have given the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) enhanced powers to take action against companies making nuisance marketing calls and sending spam messages. Previously, the ICO could only issue a civil monetary...

A recent court case shows the wisdom of ensuring that there is effective supervision of anyone acting under a power of attorney, especially if substantial assets are involved. The case involved a lady, now in her 80s and suffering from dementia, who lives...

A trade association representing Champagne producers has come down hard on a British flooring company which hoped to bask in the glory of the sparkling wine by registering trade marks which incorporated the name 'Champagne'. The company had applied to...