Blog — 18 April 2023

Does a claimant have to attend a small claims hearing?

Does a claimant have to attend a small claims hearing? This was a question recently considered by the Court of Appeal in the case of Owen v Black Horse Limited…

Blog — 13 April 2023

Can a solicitor refuse to provide me with their file of papers if I have not paid them?

It has been a long-established right in common law for solicitors (and other professionals) to withhold their file of papers (or ‘exercise a lien’) until they have been paid in…

Blog — 22 March 2023

Debt Awareness Week 2023: the Debt Respite Scheme

As the cost of living crisis continues, with no apparent end in sight for rising energy and food costs, many individuals find themselves struggling with debt. If you are faced…

Blog — 17 March 2023

Rugby player found liable for dangerous tackle that left opponent with catastrophic injuries

The recent High Court decision in Czernuszka v King [2023] EWHC 380 (KB) considered the test for negligent liability in relation to dangerous tackles in sport. In October 2017, Ms…

Blog — 15 March 2023

Paralegal firm conducts unlawful litigation but avoids contempt of court

Under section 14(1) of the Legal Services Act 2007 (the Act), it is an offence to carry out a reserved legal activity, including the conduct of litigation, unless a person…

Blog — 13 March 2023

Government review confirms very low uptake on rental mediation scheme

A pilot rental mediation scheme aimed at trying to resolve disputes between tenants and landlords in order to reduce the number of possession claims before the courts was barely used…