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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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Planning Construction Recoloured

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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Reasonable Adjustments

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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Planning Permission For Extension

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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Proprietary Estoppel

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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Grandparents Rights

Cases involving children

Grandparents’ rights

Emma Armstrong explains Grandparents’ rights and the legal options available to allow contact with grandchildren.

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Party Wall Act

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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Heads Of Terms

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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