Blog — 07 March 2023

First instance of the Mental Health Crisis Moratorium being successfully challenged

In May 2021, the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations) took effect. The Regulations provide debtors in England and…

Blog — 01 March 2023

I was unaware that my ground rent doubles every few years when I purchased my property – what can I do?

Over the past few years there has been a growing number of cases of leasehold property owners seeking recourse against their conveyancing solicitors due to a clause in their lease…

Blog — 22 February 2023

An increase in repossessions – courts finally getting through backlog of claims

According to government statistics released on 9 February 2023, the numbers of mortgage and landlord possession claims, orders, warrants and repossessions have all increased significantly when compared to the same…

Blog — 03 February 2023

Tate Modern’s viewing platform considered to be a nuisance to neighbours

The Tate Modern opened in 2000, and attracts millions of visitors each year. But what impact does this have on the Tate’s neighbours? Background In 2012, the Neo Bankside development…

Blog — 25 January 2023

What rates can a solicitor charge their opponent in their own litigation?

Can a solicitor, acting in person in litigation, charge themselves out at their usual hourly rates? This issue was recently considered at a hearing at the County Court in Oxford….

Blog — 12 January 2023

Uptake on Debt Respite Scheme continues to grow

In May 2021, the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 (the Regulations) took effect. The Regulations provide debtors in England and…