Hewitsons issues debt protocol warning to businesses
Newly introduced legal rules could potentially have a ‘serious impact’ on businesses trying to recover debts from individuals, law firm Hewitsons has warned.
New pre-action protocol for debt claims
The Pre Action Protocol for Debt Claims came into force 1 October 2017 and will potentially have a severe impact on businesses trying to recover outstanding debts due from individuals.
A successful week for Hewitsons’ Contentious Trusts and Probate Team
Hewitsons’ Contentious Trusts and Probate Team had a good week, achieving settlement of two claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 at mediations taking place on 11 and 12 September.
Hewitsons wins two lots with London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Hewitsons has won a place on a buying framework that gives universities and other organisations access to carefully-selected suppliers of products and services.
Brexit: The UK Government’s paper on enforcement and dispute resolution
Published at the end of August, the UK Government’s paper on enforcement and dispute resolution, entitled: A future partnership paper, includes plenty of mood music, but is disappointingly short on detail, comments Dominic Hopkins of Hewitsons.
Warning over Power of Attorney risks
Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs) and their risks were discussed during Radio 4’s Today programme and an article headed “Warning over power of attorney risks” appeared on the BBC website. Alexandra Howard of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Global thought leaders come together for Cambridge Innovation Summit
Innovation thought leaders from USA, Russia and across Europe came together at the Cambridge Innovation Summit to share experiences, benchmark and shape the global innovation landscape for years to come.
Departure from equal sharing principle on divorce – impact for inheritance claims?
The Court of Appeal recently ruled on the divison of matrimonial assets during a unique divorce settlement, highlighting that not all divorcing couples can split their assets on an equal basis. Lucinda Brown of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Rights of way case: one gate too many
In the recent case of Kingsgate Development Projects Ltd v Jordan and Another (2017) EWHC (TCC) 343, the court had to settle a number of issues in dispute between the parties, including how far, if at all, three gates constituted a substantial interference to the claimant’s right of way. Barbara Judkins of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Experienced solicitor joins Hewitsons’ growing Private Wealth team
Law firm Hewitsons has appointed an experienced solicitor to its growing Private Wealth team. Alexandra Howard has joined the firm’s Cambridge office, in Newmarket Road, as a Senior Solicitor within the team.
Hard work pays off for crop tester turned Hewitsons trainee legal executive
As a university student, Russell Wignall spent his summers working for a grain storage company to fund his time studying law.
Expanding Hewitsons appoints new Partner and Head of Real Estate Litigation
Hewitsons has appointed a new Partner to lead its highly respected Real Estate Litigation team, reinforcing the law firm’s position as a key player in this specialist area of practice.
Rights of way - whose right is it anyway?
The case of Gore v Naheed and Ahmed (2017) EWCA Civ 369, recently decided by the Court of Appeal, has provided useful guidance as to when a right of way granted for a specific property can be extended to cover neighbouring land, says Barbara Judkins of Hewitsons.
Duty of Care in Sport report is published
The independent report into the Duty of Care sport has towards its participants, at both elite and grassroots level, was published by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on 21 April.
On your marks, get set and register for Chariots of Fire 2017
Runners at Alzheimer’s Research UK are limbering up for this year’s Chariots of Fire as today marks the official launch of the event’s 2017 partnership with the UK’s leading dementia research charity.
The Party Wall Act 1996: assessment of compensation and civil courts’ jurisdiction
On 19 April 2017 Mrs Justice O’Farrell sitting at the Royal Court of Justice held that the court had an inherent jurisdiction to determine the appropriate method of assessing compensation following a dispute under the Party Wall Act 1996 (“the Act”), notwithstanding the fact that the Act provides a comprehensive code by which such disputes could be determined by a surveyor.
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on data processors
The General Data Protection regulation (the ‘GDPR’) will introduce a number of changes, explains Hewitsons.
Snap election postpones the probate court fee increase
The huge proposed increase in Probate Court Fees has been postponed.
Law firm staff raise thousands for veterans in Tour de Hewitsons
Staff at law firm Hewitsons raised thousands of pounds for veterans by cycling more than 150 miles over two days.
Newly qualified solicitors join law firm Hewitsons following traineeships
Three new solicitors have joined Hewitsons’ Cambridge office, having completed traineeships with the law firm.
Deal or No Deal (Brexit Part 3)
So, the A50 starting gun has been fired. A shell has been launched into a landscape with very few ‘known knowns’ (a village), a plethora of ‘known unknowns’ (a town) and more open space of ‘unknown unknowns’ than one can shake a stick at (a veritable ocean). Dominic Hopkins of Hewitsons shares his views.
Bear Scotland, Lock and holiday pay – legal update
Those involved in HR will be aware of the long-running saga regarding what payments an employer needs to include in holiday pay, other than basic pay. Nick Hall of Hewitsons reports.
Hewitsons shares legal expertise at free breakfast seminars
Law firm Hewitsons will share legal expertise with businesses, non-profit organisations and individuals through a series of free breakfast seminars over the next few months.
Law firm staff get on their bikes for veterans in Tour de Hewitsons
Staff at law firm Hewitsons will swap their suits for lycra to complete a gruelling two-day charity bike ride.
The Supreme Court decides: Parliament is Sovereign
In the most significant judgment concerning the UK’s constitution in generations, the Supreme Court (a majority of 8 to 3) has rejected the UK Government’s case that ministers could start the process of withdrawal from the European Union without the authority of Parliament.