Insights

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations were introduced to help landlords improve the energy efficiency of their properties.

A solvent liquidation can be used as a tax-efficient way for shareholders of successful businesses to extract capital as part of a wider exit strategy.

It’s important, however, people realise there are laws to protect people and businesses against published content which oversteps the mark.

The UK government is committed to the country reaching net zero by 2050 and, as a result, developers are facing increased scrutiny when it comes to looking for alternatives to demolishing buildings and putting new ones in their place.

Nyree Applegarth, Partner and Head of Property Litigation, looks at what green leases mean to landlords and tenants

In some circumstances, a baby can develop cerebral palsy as a result of receiving poor medical care during their mother’s pregnancy or during their birth.

It was only a matter of time before the courts would be invited to consider whether a leaseholder was entitled to refuse to pay service charges.

I have dealt with disputes including mooring rights and whether a prescriptive easement could be granted concerning a foreshore. It never ceases to amaze me what new points can be taken and litigated.

New statistics have revealed that 9.1% of over 16s have divorced from their husband or wife. How does your town or city fare against the national average?

The courts have a difficult decision when considering whether covert recordings should be allowed as evidence, having to balance the right for private and family life

Bounce back loan fraud, director disqualification and account freezing orders.

Contentious probate is a term used to describe any dispute regarding someone's estate after their death.