Renters’ Rights Bill: An Update
INTRODUCTION On 9th October the Renter’s Rights Bill [“the Bill”] had its 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
Transparency in Consumer Credit: Key Takeaways from Johnson v Firstrand Bank Ltd
In this article, Anna Roffey (Barrister) gives a precis of the Court of Appeal decision in Johnson v Firstrand Bank Ltd, Wrench v Firstrand Bank Ltd and Hopcraft v Close Brothers Ltd.
Motor Finance Undisclosed Commission Claims: the Law as it Stands
In this article, Mark Erridge (Pupil Barrister) sets out the law as it currently stands relating to undisclosed commissions in motor finance claims,
Unintended Consequences of Mandatory Mediation
The landmark Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 overturned the long-standing prohibition on English courts compelling parties to engage in mediation or other ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) processes.
Current Awareness: Analysis of recent High Court Judgments on Estate Administration
In the aftermath of losing a loved one, the grieving process is often compounded by the practical need to settle their estate.
Valuing General Damages in Disrepair Claims: An Unsettled Affair
Introduction The valuation of general damages in housing disrepair claims remains a complex and unsettled issue within English law.