This month’s guest article comes from Philip Manning at Graves Son & Pilcher - a full-service property firm, specialising in residential block management and commercial property. Established over … [Read more...] about Business Rates Revaluation Postponed
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Government announces latest change on evictions
In March 2020, in response to the outbreak of coronavirus, the government banned residential evictions for three months. Their latest update means that landlords with not be able to tenants until … [Read more...] about Government announces latest change on evictions
Debt Claim Series Part 7: Judgment Day
In the final instalment of our debt claim series, we look the judgment - which is often the end of the court's involvement in litigation matters. While this series is designed to serve as a basic … [Read more...] about Debt Claim Series Part 7: Judgment Day
Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19 Test Case Judgment
Summary of Judgment The High Court has found largely in favour of insurance policyholders in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) 's Business Interruption Insurance test case, which was heard in … [Read more...] about Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19 Test Case Judgment
Debt Claim Series Part 6: The Hearing
In part six of our debt claim series, we look at the hearing where the parties make representations to a judge about their case. While this series is designed to serve as a basic introduction to the … [Read more...] about Debt Claim Series Part 6: The Hearing
SO Legal awarded LEAP Best Practice Standard
SO Legal is delighted to have been awarded LEAP’s Best Practice Standard for conveyancing. The scheme is aimed at assisting law firms to achieve and maintain the highest standards of … [Read more...] about SO Legal awarded LEAP Best Practice Standard
Debt Claim Series Part 5: Evidence disclosure and inspection
In part five of our debt claim series, we look at evidence disclosure and inspection. This briefing note series is designed to assist you explaining the process of a simple small track debt claim in … [Read more...] about Debt Claim Series Part 5: Evidence disclosure and inspection
Debt Claim Series Part 4: Defence filed… What next?
In part four of our debt claim series, we look at what happens once the defence has been filed. This briefing note series is designed to assist you explaining the process of a simple small track debt … [Read more...] about Debt Claim Series Part 4: Defence filed… What next?
Changing employment terms: An alternative to redundancy
With the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme (furlough) due to come to an end in October, many businesses should be preparing for employees to return to work. As an alternative to redundancy, some … [Read more...] about Changing employment terms: An alternative to redundancy
Debt Claim Series Part 3: I’ve just received a claim form… What do I do?
In part three of our debt claim series, we look at what to do when receiving a claim form. Being on the receiving end of a claim is not a pleasant experience, but it should not be ignored. These … [Read more...] about Debt Claim Series Part 3: I’ve just received a claim form… What do I do?