West Cumbria Blog Posts
Factsheet
Buyers beware! 8 things to check before buying a house at auction
When buying property (particularly at auction), there are some important points to consider before submitting an offer or making a…
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Factsheet
Damages award to follow Supreme Court ruling
A man with a brain injury will receive damages following a Supreme Court ruling that patients are entitled to put…
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Cases involving children
Parental responsibility and the law: a focus on lesbian relationships
Family Law Solicitor Emma Armstrong explains who has parental responsibility for a child with same-sex parents.
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Commercial Client
Shareholders’ agreements: why every new business should consider one
When running a company with more than one shareholder, it makes good business-sense to take the time to draft a…
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Factsheet
Infrastructure agreements
Partner and Head of Commercial Property and planning Robbie Mather explains infrastructure agreements: a set of documents that are put…
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Factsheet
Revised National Planning Policy Framework launched
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government published a revised National Planning Policy Framework in July 2018: resulting in…
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Commercial Client
What is “reasonable” when considering reasonable adjustments?
Solicitor Anna Lovett explains what adjustments are classed as reasonable in Employment Law.
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Legal Services in Newcastle
Do I require planning permission for an extension to my home?
Thinking about building an extension to your home? Sharon Dunstan explains what to consider, as you may need planning permission…
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Factsheet
Farming proprietary estoppel claims and how to avoid them
Joanne McKenzie reports on two recent cases involving proprietary estoppel claims, highlighting the importance of succession planning in agricultural businesses.
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Cases involving children
Grandparents’ rights
Emma Armstrong explains Grandparents’ rights and the legal options available to allow contact with grandchildren.
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Commercial Client
Q&A - Party Wall Act 1996
Rebecca Davidson explains the Party Wall Act 1996 and how it applies to walls, fences and buildings that share a…
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Commercial Client
Heads of Terms
Commercial Property Solicitor Rebecca Davidson explains heads of terms: found in the contracts of a variety of commercial transactions.
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