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The interplay between a Trust of Land Claim and an Inheritance Act Claim

We generally see a lot of cases where individuals do not agree with how the ownership of assets are split. There are two areas of law which can relate to...

February 5, 2019

Chun Wong

Blog

What is a breach of contract and how can I pursue a claim for it?

We are used to seeing clients who are frustrated because someone has failed to deliver their part of an agreement. In many cases, this can be very distressing and inconvenient....

January 18, 2019
Blog
  • contract-disputes

How can a contract be held voidable or void?

We enter into contracts on a daily basis in our lives sometimes without a second thought to what happens when things go wrong. It is vital that parties to a...

December 5, 2018
Blog

How does the law protect me from breach of fiduciary duty?

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

December 4, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • representation

Fundamental Dishonesty, what is it and the implications?

Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (“QOCS”) rules were introduced into the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) on 1st April 2013 as part of Lord Justice Jackson’s reforms. The rules are contained...

November 14, 2018
Blog
  • data-breaches

Banking scams: what to do if the banks blame you

The number of consumers hit by banking scams is at an all-time high, yet with banks tightening their policies on compensating victims, where do you stand? Banks differentiate between a...

October 31, 2018
Blog

Can I make a claim against my accountant or financial adviser?

When you instruct an accountant or financial adviser you place your trust in them to do the job correctly. Sometimes this does not happen and mistakes are made, or the...

October 23, 2018
Blog

A Legal Guide to CONTESTING PROBATE

A Grant of Probate is a formal document which allows you to deal with a deceased’s estate (assets and belongings). You do not need a contentious probate solicitor to apply...

October 1, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog

How can I enforce loan payments in debt recovery?

As an individual or a business, you may find yourselves in the unsatisfactory situation of having loaned monies (either informally or formally) and the debtor has now defaulted in repayment…

July 31, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog

Vicarious Liability: when can an employer be liable for the actions of their employees?

In July 2018 we had a Court of Appeal case (Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants (2018)) which upheld the original decision made a year ago that a company could…

July 27, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog
  • professional-negligence

How to take legal action against a professional service provider?

There are times when you have paid for a service which has not been delivered or the standard of service has fallen below your expectations. This can be especially damaging…

July 27, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog

Can you sue your neighbour for damage caused by their Japanese knotweed on your property?

There has been a court ruling from the Court of Appeal dealing with whether an adjoining owner could be sued for nuisance and damage arising from the encroachment of Japanese...

July 5, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion

New Pre action Debt Protocol – October 2017

Enforcement of debts is something that we regularly have to deal with as Dispute Resolution solicitors. It is imperative that the correct procedure is followed to avoid costs sanctions. The...

June 27, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • supreme-court

What is a litigant in person and what are the latest developments?

A litigant in person is an individual, company or organisation who makes a claim without legal representation from a solicitor or barrister. More recently there have been important developments which...

May 14, 2018

Brenel Menezes

Blog

What is a periodic tenancy?

A periodic tenancy is where the original fixed term has expired but the parties continue on the same basis, or a rolling contract without a fixed term (e.g. monthly) Is…

May 11, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion

Anti-harassment and non-disclosure injunction granted in relation to alleged blackmail

The High Court has recently ordered an injunction against an unknown third party and provided for alternative service by text message. In the case of NPV v QEL and ZED,...

May 10, 2018
Opinion
  • legal-help

Balancing life as a solicitor and a mother | Legal Careers

In 2012 I joined the ranks of a working solicitor mum when my son was born. At the time it crossed my mind whether I should consider becoming a stay...

May 2, 2018

Chun Wong

Blog

A “non party” who assists in the breach of the terms of a freezing order can be liable for conspiracy

Background and the Ablyazov litigation The case is rooted in the Ablyazov litigation that took place between 2009 and 2012. From 2005 until 2009, Mr Ablyzov was the chairman and...

April 13, 2018
Blog
  • wills-disputes

When Is Influence ‘Undue’?

There are various methods of challenging the validity of a Will, one of which is to show that undue influence had been exerted on the deceased. This is by far...

April 3, 2018

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • leasehold-disputes

The cost of noisy neighbours

Last week we heard how Ms Fouladi was awarded over £100,000 for putting up with the noise from her upstairs neighbours especially from the children playing since 2010 when the…

March 16, 2018

Chun Wong

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