Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 29 October 2026 Whether you are the director of a start-up, a family-owned business or an established company, understanding your legal duties is essential. One of the most important obligations imposed on company directors is contained within Section 172 of the Companies […]
Written by Parastu Aghai, Director · Last reviewed 29 October 2026 Working with investment funds, I regularly come across questions that sound straightforward at first, but often become much more complicated once you look at the regulatory structure. So I am starting a short Fund Problems – Q&A Series, covering some of the practical issues […]
Written by Farzana Naz, Director / Head of Family · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 27 October 2026 When a relationship breaks down, resolving financial issues can often be the most stressful part of the separation process. Questions about property, pensions, savings, investments, business interests, and ongoing financial support must all be addressed before parties […]
Written by Minal Popat, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 26 October 2026 Waking up covered in painful, itchy bed bug bites can be distressing, particularly when you have repeatedly reported the problem and followed every instruction given by your landlord or local authority. Unfortunately, some social housing tenants continue to suffer […]
Written by Fatima Patel, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 21 October 2026 Short answer: A declaration of trust is a legal document that records who owns what share of a property, and what happens to the money if it is sold or one owner wants out. It is particularly important if you […]
Written by Amani Mahmoud, Foreign Qualified Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 15 October 2026 When Is Mediation Compulsory in England and Wales? Short answer: While there is no general law making mediation compulsory in every civil claim, in practice it is close to mandatory. Since October 2024, the courts can order parties to […]
Written by Annabelle Bhurton, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 14 October 2026 Short answer: In the UK, you may be able to claim compensation if a weight-loss injection harmed you because someone was careless: an online clinic that prescribed without proper checks, a pharmacy that supplied a falsified pen, or a salon […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 12 October 2026 Entering the UK’s Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector puts you in the most dynamic segment of British hospitality. Valued at over £14 billion, the UK fast-food market is actively expanding, driven by massive consumer demand for convenience, speed, and […]
Written by Minal Popat, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 8 October 2026 Short answer: You can claim compensation for a firework injury in England and Wales if someone else’s negligence caused it. That might be the organiser of a display, the manufacturer or importer of a faulty firework, a shop that […]
