Expert Comments

Opinion

court

Occupation Rent Re-visited In Bailey v Dixon (2021)

Occupation rent can arise where one property owner has been actually or constructively excluded from the property owned with another. They would then seek occupation rent for the other property…

March 25, 2022

Chun Wong

Opinion

homelessness

Housing Support – Everyone In?

Whilst the majority of working professional are gradually returning to work in the office and the UK moves away from Covid-19 restrictions, so too are ending the changes to housing…

March 23, 2022

Declan Storrar

Opinion

homelessness

Homelessness, Priority Need And The End Of Pandemic Restrictions

During the coronavirus pandemic, homelessness legislation was bolstered with a number of supplementary provisions designed to meet the pressures of the moment. However, with the government recently announcing the end…

March 23, 2022

Jacob Bartholomew-Smith

Opinion

hospital-negligence

Independent Private Healthcare Regulation: Closing The Gap Between Private And Public Healthcare?

What is the Private Healthcare Information Network and how does it fit into the public and private healthcare sectors? What is the PHIN? The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) presents…

March 23, 2022

Blog

court

The Litigation Series – Week 9: Issuing And Serving Proceedings

In the Litigation Series to date, all the steps that have been taken so far have been done without the Court’s involvement. The reason for all this is to try…

March 22, 2022

Opinion

legal-help

Whose File Is It Now?

A client may have a number of reasons why they want a copy of their files from their solicitors. During the course of a case, they should have been sent…

March 22, 2022

Chun Wong

Opinion

human-rights

The Strip Search That Should Never Have Happened

Was the Met Police’s treatment of Child Q unlawful and will they be held accountable? “Someone walked into the school, where I was supposed to feel safe, took me away…

March 21, 2022

Blog

separation

What Decisions Can I Make About My Child’s Care Without The Other Parent’s Consent?

When parents separate, the resulting co-parent relationship can be a difficult one to navigate. Not only do you face the prospect of spending less time with your children, but you…

March 21, 2022

Opinion

personal-injury

Day In The Life Of A Personal Injury Trainee

My name is Grace Donnelly. I started my training contract with HJA in September 2021. Before joining HJA, I was a commercial and residential property paralegal. I chose HJA because…

March 21, 2022

Blog

accident-in-public-spaces
brain-injury
road-traffic-accident

Life Changing Injuries: Brain Injury

How To Get The Best Rehabilitation If you have been injured in an accident as a road user (pedestrian, e scooter rider, cyclist) which has resulted in life changing injuries…

March 17, 2022

Anne Sanders

Opinion

court

Will I Have To Go To Court If My Claim Is Issued?

Help! I’ve been advised to issue Court Proceeding – But does that mean that I will need to go to Court? Can I still try to settle my claim? Whilst…

March 16, 2022

Louise Jukes

Opinion

money-laundering

Keeping Up With Crypto

If you don’t know what a NFT – or Non-Fungible Token – is, you are not alone. But it seems law enforcement agencies have heard of them, and are starting…

March 15, 2022

Ruth Harris

Opinion

legal-help

Mental Health Defences In Criminal Proceedings – Are You Guilty If You Suffer From A Mental Illness?

In order for someone to be guilty of a criminal offence, the prosecution must often prove a mental element. For example, in criminal damage cases the prosecution needs to prove…

March 15, 2022

Francesca Cociani

Opinion

medical-negligence

The Litigation Series – Week 8: Early Letter Of Notification And A Full Letter Of Claim

This week in the Litigation series, we are exploring the process and protocol to putting your case forward to the Defendant. When dealing with a clinical negligence claim, the protocol…

March 15, 2022

Opinion

asbestos-related-disease

The Importance Of Provisional Damages In Asbestos Disease Claims

Types of settlement Most compensation claims for a personal injury are settled on a full and final basis. This means the injured person receives compensation for the injury they have…

March 11, 2022

Lorna Webster

Opinion

contract-disputes
Covid-19

Cancellation Charges In Contracts – Are They Legal?

Contracts have serious legal implications and should not be entered into lightly. All contracts should provide a mechanism for cancellation and set out clearly the likely consequences for each party.…

March 9, 2022

Chun Wong

Opinion

discrimination-and-equality

A Few Bad Apples Or A Rotten Orchard? Tackling Misogyny in the Metropolitan Police

In October 2011, Kristina O’Connor was attacked by a group of men, who attempted to steal her phone. After she reported this to the Metropolitan Police Service, she received emails…

March 8, 2022

Opinion

court

The Litigation Series – Week 7: Expert Reports – Condition and Prognosis / Quantum

Last week my colleague Jason Tang looked at the role of experts in commenting on breach of duty and causation. Experts also have a very important role in commenting on…

March 8, 2022

Emma Wray

Opinion

medical-negligence

The Litigation Series – Week 6: Expert Reports – Liability

We hope that you have been enjoying our Litigation Series to date and how medical negligence claims work. This week we will be discussing the issue of expert liability reports.…

March 1, 2022

Opinion

representation

Pre-Charge Engagement: What Happens After A Police Interview?

Generally speaking, in cases where a suspect has been bailed or released under investigation, the period after a police interview is a waiting game – the police will continue their…

February 28, 2022

Katie McFadden