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Thanking the Brave: International Firefighters’ Day 2025

This year Sunday 4th May marks International Firefighters’ Day — a day to not only remember all of the firefighters who have lost their lives but also to support the…

May 2, 2025

Lorna Webster

Opinion
  • contentious-probate
  • dispute-resolution

How To Fund A Contested Probate Claim

There is a growing trend of people litigating about contentious probate matters which may be fuelled by increasing values of estates (which mainly consist of properties), public awareness due to…

May 2, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • property-disputes

Lenders vs Borrowers: Who Gets to Sell the Property? Key Guidance from Fairmont v Venus Bridging

In the commercial property world, disputes over who controls the sale of a mortgaged asset can be high-stakes. A recent High Court decision in Fairmont Property Developers UK v Venus…

April 28, 2025

Reema Chugh

Opinion
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease

Remember Victims of Occupational Asbestos Exposure – International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025

International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), also known as International Commemoration Day (ICD) in some countries, is a commemorative day that remembers those who have lost their lives or suffered injuries…

April 28, 2025

Lorna Webster

Opinion
  • court
  • dispute-resolution

The Importance of Complying with Court Orders – Contempt of Court

What is Contempt of Court? There are two types of contempt of court; criminal and civil. This blog is focused on civil contempt. Civil contempt is intended to enforce compliance…

April 24, 2025

Hannah Buchalter

Opinion
  • wills-and-probate

William Shakespeare And A Lesson In Will Drafting: ‘All’s Well That Ends With A Will’

William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in history, passed away on April 23, 1616 (also his birthday). While his literary legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide, his Last Will…

April 23, 2025

Mohan Dhadli

Opinion
  • housing-and-property
  • property-disputes

Update on Building Safety: Court Holds Parent Company Accountable for Defects

In a notable judgment under the Building Safety Act 2022, the High Court has ruled that developers cannot escape liability for construction defects by using intricate corporate structures. In the…

April 22, 2025

Reema Chugh

Opinion
  • housing-and-property

Returning Tenancy Deposits By Cheque- Considerations For Tenants And Landlords

Tenancy Deposit Protection: The Background Landlords often take deposits from their tenants in the hope that this will discourage tenants from causing any damage to properties and motivate them to…

April 16, 2025

Gregory Horne

Opinion
  • property-disputes

Big Win For RTM Companies: Court Allows Lease Change To Recover Unpaid Service Charges

A recent court case could make life a lot easier for Right to Manage (RTM) companies trying to recover unpaid service charges from uncooperative flat owners. The case, 56 Westbourne…

April 9, 2025

Reema Chugh

Opinion

Revoking a Will by Destruction – Crew v Oakley (2024)

We cannot stress enough the importance of a properly drafted will to ensure your wishes are adhered to after your death. However, it is also important to regularly review your…

April 3, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Another Year, Same Danger…

Global Asbestos Awareness Week, 1-7 April 2025 Global Asbestos Awareness Week, first introduced by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation (ADAO) in 2005, takes please during the first week of April…

April 1, 2025

Isobel Lovett

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • rehabilitation
  • serious-injury

Understanding the Rehabilitation Code in Personal Injury Claims

When an individual sustains injuries due to an accident, securing compensation is only part of the recovery process. Ensuring proper rehabilitation is equally crucial. The Rehabilitation Code 2015 plays a…

March 28, 2025

Denise Doherty

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

The Supreme Court Excludes The Doctrine Of Merger From Declaratory Judgments

In a landmark decision handed down in February 2025, the UK Supreme Court in Nasir v Zavarco PLC [2025] UKSC 5 unanimously held that the common law doctrine of merger…

March 28, 2025

Simran Gupta

Opinion
  • amputation
  • personal-injury

The Limbless Association: Lunch and Learn, Hertfordshire – Desperately Seeking an Accessible Venue

Myself and the members of the personal injury team here at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors are members of the Limbless Association’s Legal Panel. We are honoured to be able…

March 26, 2025

Anne Sanders

Opinion
  • brain-injury
  • celebral-palsy
  • medical-negligence

Unlocking the Best Care for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy – Questions Every Parent Should Ask

Cerebral palsy (CP) presents unique challenges, and as a parent, you want the very best for your child. The right medical, therapeutic, and support systems can dramatically improve their quality…

March 25, 2025

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

Opinion
  • contentious-probate
  • dispute-resolution

What Happens When A Party In (Potential) Litigation Dies

Litigation – whether potential or actual, can be costly and lengthy but what happens when one of the parties dies? In certain circumstances the court has the power to substitute…

March 14, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion
  • brain-injury
  • cerebral-palsy
  • medical-negligence

Understanding and Navigating Cerebral Palsy: From Diagnosis to Legal Support

Cerebral Palsy is a permanent neurological condition which affects normal movement, muscle tone, balance and co-ordination. In the UK, it is estimated that 1 in 400 children are born with...

March 12, 2025

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

Blog
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

What Happens At A Medico-Legal Examination

If you are pursuing a personal injury claim and either the defendant has admitted liability or your solicitor is confident that your claim will succeed, then it is likely that…

March 11, 2025

Araba Quartey

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  • court
  • family-law

Increase To Court Fees – Higher Costs For Divorce And Family Law Applications

In April 2025 there will be a round of fee increases in relation to the HMCTS court fees. The extra funding will help improve service delivery and subsiding the cost…

March 5, 2025

Sarah Norman-Scott

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

Service Of Prescribed Documents On Tenants – D’aubigny V Khan & Anor (2025)

As a landlord, there are certain documents (known as prescribed documents) that you have to give to your tenant at certain times to comply with statutory requirements Section 21 (b)…

March 5, 2025
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