Opinions

The court, the thief, his wife and her solicitor

The message: Free advice can prove very costly.

The case: The Court of Appeal has decided that solicitors can owe extensive duties to clients, even where quick advice is given at no charge (Padden v Bevan Ashford, 21.12.11).

Enfranchisement case law

Natasha Rees looks at recent developments from the Courts.

First published in News on the block, issue 58.

High definition

Zahra Kanani translates the legal meaning of key charitable terms.

First published in Winter 2012 - Charities Appeals Supplement.

Hold the line

Reviewing the potential problems of entering into an agreement with telecomms to install apparatus on land. Published in Solicitors Journal, December 2011.

Trusts and divorce

Access all areas. Whaley v Whaley poses the question of when a trust fund is a 'resource' in a divorce proceedings. First published in Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal, December 2011.

A fair and reasonable decision

The involvement of a family lawyer at the beginning of the relationship can minimise the conflict (and cost) at the end.

Lockout agreements: Worth the wait?

First published in Property Law Journal, 5 December 2011.

Collective enfranchisment:

A question of contract or estate? Natasha Rees examines a case that considers the status of a tenant where the lease is assigned in parts without the knowledge of the landlord. First published in Property Law Journal, 21 November 2011.

Enfranchisement update

First published 17 November, 2011

Wills: Helping hand

Barrett v Bem sets an unusual precedent. First published in Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal, November 2011.