My invoices haven’t been paid – what can I do?
My invoices haven’t been paid – what can I do? Sheila Valand – Partner The primary reason businesses suffer from cash flow issues is because their invoices are not paid on
Human Rights Require That Tough Immigration Rules Are Tinged with Mercy
British immigration rules are amongst the toughest in the world, but every case must be considered on its own facts and human rights legislation leaves room for mercy. A striking case on point concerned an
‘Remarkable’ Young Girl Receives £16.79 Million NHS Compensation Package
Victims of clinical negligence, many of them highly vulnerable or very young, often show extraordinary courage in conquering their disabilities. That was certainly so in the case of a remarkable 11-year-old girl who received an
Let Down By Your Builder? You Should Consult a Solicitor Without Delay
Home renovations are a notoriously frequent source of dispute and, if you feel that you have been let down by a builder, you should consult a solicitor straight away. In a case on point, a
Never Personally Guarantee Corporate Debts Without Professional Advice
Personally guaranteeing repayment of a company’s debts should not be undertaken lightly or without professional advice as it effectively removes you from the shelter of the corporate veil. In a case on point, a prominent
Professionally Drafted Wills Cannot Guarantee Concord – But They Can Help
Even the most carefully considered will cannot guarantee that concord will prevail amongst your loved ones after you are gone – but professional drafting can make all the difference. That was certainly so in the case
Developer v Architect – High Court Guidance on the Professional Duty of Care
One of the main advantages of seeking advice from professionals is that you always have the comfort of knowing that they owe you a legal duty of care. The nature and extent of the duty
An Assertive Management Style Is One Thing, Harassment Quite Another
A firm management style is all well and good, but where it descends into harassment the financial and reputational consequences can be severe. In an employment case on point, a professional firm was landed in
Cakes v Confectionery – Tribunal Laments Confused State of VAT Rules
In ruling that vegan sweet treats targeted at health food shops should be subject to VAT at the standard rate, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) lamented the long-standing confusion in the law when it comes to
Children of Heart Attack Victim Can Pursue ‘Nervous Shock’ Damages Claims
Anyone who witnesses a shocking event may suffer psychiatric injuries as a result – but should they be compensated if that event arises from negligence? The High Court confronted that burning issue in a ground-breaking