I often explain to clients that, contrary to popular opinion, much of a lawyer’s time is spent advising people on how to keep out of court rather than encouraging them into it. If nothing else, and as any lawyer worth their fee…
Rachel Baker offers tips and guidance for litigants in person facing remote civil court hearings during the Covid-19 pandemic Since March 2020 lawyers have been working in unprecedented circumstances. Our traditional (and some might say outdated!) ways of working have been pushed…
An opportunity for a business can be a threat to neighbours. A guest house in a quiet, leafy residential suburb applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol. Many neighbours were very worried about the use of the garden, potential noise and…
This post is in respect of applications in private law proceedings and does not relate to recordings of professionals. The answer ...Read more
Having your driving licence taken away can cause huge inconvenience and even severe financial consequences. The magistrates’ court can disqualify ...Read more
NB. This post is in respect of an application under s. 8 Children Act 1989 and applies to general applications ...Read more
