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Nuisance Communications

Nuisance communications, particularly calls can take many forms; from annoying unwanted cold sales calls to threatening/offensive calls to phishing scams. These are likely to have increased during lockdown as we…

April 9, 2021

Chun Wong

Opinion

Surveyor’s Negligence – Large v Hart [2021]

Like with any professional negligence claim, in order to bring a successful claim against a surveyor you have to prove that a duty of care owed was breached which caused…

April 6, 2021

Chun Wong

Blog

commercial-dispute-resolution

What is a Statutory Demand and When Can You Use It?

The issue of enforcing costs involves considering and seeking an appropriate method to satisfy a creditor’s debt, whether you have already obtained a court judgment or not. There are several…

March 2, 2021

Chun Wong

Blog

professional-negligence

When does loss arise in a professional negligence case?

A professional negligence claim arises where there has been breach of a contractual or tortious duty causing consequential loss. Limitation Period The limitation period in both contract and tort is…

February 23, 2021

Chun Wong

Opinion

My love for blogging!

For those who know me – they know I love to blog. Perhaps a hang up from the missed opportunity to pursue a degree in English literature rather than Law,…

January 26, 2021

Chun Wong

Blog

The importance of “subject to contract”

In the case of Joanne Properties Ltd v Moneything Capital Ltd and another [2020] EWCA Civ 1541, the Court of Appeal considered the use and effect of the words "subject...

January 19, 2021

Ruhul Ameen

Blog

Do I have a right to request a decent broadband?

More and more people are reliant on their broadband for working at home effectively, especially during the pandemic and lockdowns when the government guidance is to stress the importance of...

January 8, 2021

Chun Wong

Blog

The fall-out from UK Government coronavirus support schemes: ensuring the good-faith customer does not lose out

The coronavirus has placed an unprecedented strain on people and businesses across the UK and the world. A major concern of the UK Government, perhaps only behind public health, has...

December 15, 2020

Blog

privacy-claims

How does GDPR affect video surveillance (CCTV)?

There has been a growing market for video surveillance systems, such as smart video doorbells like Amazon’s Ring, which allows homeowners to keep an eye on their property and take...

December 11, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

legal-help

Does a Solicitor Owe You a Fiduciary Duty Even Before You Become a Client?

A fiduciary duty arises in a legal relationship between two parties (the fiduciary and the beneficiary) where one must act in the best interest of the other. It is based…

November 25, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

Shareholder Disputes and how to resolve them

There are many challenges that may arise when running a business. It is important to determine these challenges promptly and find a way to resolve them without affecting the business....

October 28, 2020

Blog

jointly-owned-property

Severance of a Joint Tenancy – getting service right

A property owned by more than one person is held in two ways; as joint tenants or tenants in common. The distinguishing factor between them is what happens when a...

October 23, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

Vicarious Liability: Employer not liable for injuries caused by practical joke

Vicarious liability is the means by which an employer can be made liable in certain circumstances for the wrongdoing of an employee. We previously discussed in our blog some earlier...

October 20, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

Employers how do you deal with harassment of employees

There has been considerable coverage over the last 12 months about stalking and harassment of individuals. What does an employer do when this leaks into the workplace? The general public...

October 16, 2020

Blog

court

Contempt of Court – Solicitors Beware!

In our previous blog we explained the seriousness of signing a Statement of Truth in a court document, especially following a change in the rules and wording of a Statement…

October 14, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

When can a claim for professional negligence arise?

Every profession owes a duty of care to their client and is expected to offer their services to a certain standard with reasonable care and skill. Professional negligence is a…

September 1, 2020

Brenel Menezes

Blog

Enforcing debts and the impact of Covid-19

The UK government has brought in measures to avoid people being hit hard with the consequences of debt, but that has to be balanced against the need now more than...

August 26, 2020

Chun Wong

Blog

mediation-and-arbitration

Out of Court Settlement: How and Why To Do It

One of the impacts of COVID-19 has been the closure of courts for several months across the country. This has resulted in a massive backlogs of hearings that were cancelled, …

August 17, 2020

Blog

Execution of documents during Covid-19. What’s the latest?

In a recent blog we outlined some of the issues presented by COVID-19 in the execution of documents such as Wills and Deeds. We have now had recent changes by...

August 6, 2020

Chun Wong

Opinion

court

Ineffective service of claim forms and other documents

In court proceedings, certain documents have to be ‘served’ on the opponent or their solicitors. There are very specific rules under the CPR on methods of service. We have had...

August 4, 2020

Chun Wong