In this five part series, we examine the primary dispute resolution forum for construction disputes in England and Wales for those who are unfamiliar, namely, adjudication. We will answer some frequently asked questions from clients in relation to adjudication. Last time we
More about Adjudication: Part 2 – The processProperties can be empty for a number of reasons but an empty property is at risk from squatters, vandalism and theft. Property guardians have often been the solution. A property is occupied, usually by a working professional, under a non-exclusive
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More about Dilaps, don’t sweat it: A guide for landlordsPartner Caroline Miller shares her thoughts on the news that Louise Reeves has lost her three-year court battle over her father’s £100million fortune, in Mail Online. Louise now faces a £2m legal bill, as the High Court judge orders her
More about Ruthless’ daughter who manipulated her father into leaving her most of his £100m fortune while leaving her brother with nothing faces £2m bill after losing court battle and being ordered to take equal £27m share – Caroline Miller commentsThis article has been written jointly between Wedlake Bell and Spktral, a specialist organisation which focuses on pay gap analysis, specifically gender, ethnicity, sexuality and disability. What is the gender pay gap? The gap between men and women’s average pay
More about The gender pay gap – Common pitfalls for employersChartered Legal Executive Bhavini Taylor has been quoted in The Sunday Times answering a reader’s question regarding issues with a neighbour’s saplings which have grown so much that they have started to push a driveway wall over. “It’s crucial to
More about My neighbour’s tree is damaging my wall. What can I do?The Court of Appeal in John Doyle Construction Ltd v Erith Contractors Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1452 has recently cast significant doubt on the right of a company in liquidation to enforce an adjudication decision by way of summary judgment (i.e. quickly
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