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Service of a claim by email – time for a change in the rules?
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Financial services litigation
In Chehaib v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Others [2024] EWHC 2 the claimant failed to have its claim survive against one of three defendants after attempting to serve that defendant by email without permission contrary to CPR Practice Direction 6A.
Written by
Darren Kidd
and
Meg Perris
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What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?
Civil dispute resolution for private clients
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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.
Written by
Bonita Walters
and
Emma Ironside
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Cost of living crisis and the impact on service charge recoveries
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In February 2023, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted that the bank interest rate would make its tenth increase over the past year by 0.5ppts to 4%, being the highest level in 15 years.
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Ground rent and service charge for later living developments
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Historically, the costs of providing communal facilities have been recovered by way of a ground rent and service charge. However, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (the “Act”), will impact significantly.
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Changing from a commercial lease to a residential lease
Property litigation
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The case of Zash Properties Ltd v Mayworth Ltd and Landau Consulting & Investments Ltd provides useful guidance for landlords on their legal rights where a tenant seeks to undertake such a conversion without consent.
Written by
Kary Withers
and
Henry Russell
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Right to Manage: FirstPort Property Services Ltd v Settlers Court RTM Company and others
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Qualifying tenants have often sought to push the definition of “premises” to its absolute limit, claiming management rights over as much of the land surrounding a self-contained block as possible.
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