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The High Court decision earlier this year in All Property Claims Limited v Tang Pang and ITC Compliance Limited [2015] EWHC 2198 (QB) (29 June 2015) is a timely reminder to traders that sometimes even doing one’s best is not enough and that traps can await them if they do not know and strictly follow…
The Supreme Court have today ruled that where an agreement between spouses is based on fraud, an existing court order can be set aside. The cases of Sharland and Gohil were heard together in June 2015 and the two husbands who deliberately deceived their wives are to have their cases re-heard because they did not…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you do not pay something on time, you will likely be charged a “late payment fee” of some sort. Whilst that may well be acceptable in certain cases, it is not always the case in the world of leasehold property. As always, one must first turn to…
Thursfields has been working in partnership with Birmingham City University to provide advice to students on its prestigious Music Industries Course. Stuart Price, Solicitor, who heads up the Technology and Creative Industries team at Thursfields, gave a guest lecture to students on the legal pitfalls of working in the music industry sharing some of his…
Following the Inquest earlier this year into the tragic deaths of Christi and Bobby Shepherd from Carbon Monoxide poisoning caused by a faulty boiler in their holiday accommodation in Corfu, HM Coroner Mr David Hinchcliff has called on Government Ministers to draft, instigate and implement EU legislation on gas installations and Carbon Monoxide. The Coroner…
Thursfields have successfully brought a claim for additional financial provision on behalf of a widow under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The claim was defended by two of the widow’s children, one of whom was seeking additional provision for herself under the Act, and another of whom, as executor, was accused…
The Data Protection Act (the Act) was introduced to provide protection to an individual’s information and it sets out eight principles which organisations must follow when handling personal data. This is regulated by the Information Commissioner, who can issue fines of up to £500,000 for serious breaches. Last month the Information Commissioner’s Office (the ICO)…
Thursfields has advised Jon Sugden on the sale of Worcestershire based letting agent, Simply Lets Limited, to national lettings group Leaders. Simply Lets is a leading Worcestershire based lettings agent and manages an extensive portfolio of properties for landlord clients across Worcestershire from its offices in Worcester and Bromsgrove. Leaders is a national chain of…