The New Fixed Recoverable Costs Regime
From 1 October 2023, fixed recoverable costs will be extended across the fast track and will see the introduction of a new intermediate track for simpler cases valued between £25,000 and up to £100,000.
Do You Have Any Invoice Debt?
If your business has an outstanding and overdue invoice owing by another business, you are entitled to seek payment of the invoice along with interest and debt recovery costs.
Knock, Knock, Who’s There? Not the Renters’ Reform Bill …
The latest news on the progress of the Bill
Getting Information From A Third Party
Using Norwich Pharmacal Orders to obtain information from a third party
The FCA’s new Consumer Duty – A Summary
Following two consultation papers issued in 2021 and the final guidance being published in July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has published its guidance.
Disputed Liability Order Hearings
More expert advice from Alex Worthington on dealing with disputed liability order hearings in the Magistrates Court
Government Consultation On Rates Avoidance/Evasion
We take a look at the latest consultation from the government on rates avoidance.
Personal Guarantees – A Review Of Recent Trends
More commercial finance is now available without personal guarantees. We look at the implications for lenders and borrowers.
GK Success: Pari Passu Principle Applied to Justify the Discharge of a Final Charging Order
Solicitor, Michaela Davies, on her recent success for a creditor client who had, in the first instance, been ‘pipped at the post’.
Consumer Credit Act Reform
For those that may have missed it in June 2022 the government announced its intention to reform the Consumer Credit Act 1974
Covid Delayed Case Successfully Resolved
Emily Davison reports on a successful “collateral agreement” argument
Tenant Deposits: A Handy Guide For Landlords
Don’t slip up when it comes to handling tenant deposits! Here is our guide to assist Landlords through the process.
Set Aside Applications – Part 1
Part 1 of our detailed series of articles on litigation in the Magistrates Court
A Full House? Multiple Occupancy and Business Rates
Solicitor, Aidan Thomas, discusses billing issues in the case of multiple occupancy.
Bulk Hearings – Back to the courtroom?
A look at the slow but steady move back to actual hearings in the Mags Courts
Delay on Evictions
Trainee Solicitor, Olivia McCallister, on breaking news that London evictions have been halted.
Charging Orders
Many law firms will obtain charging orders for their clients and not know what to do with them. This leaves their clients with a secured debt and no avenue for recovery.
At Long Last and Hot Off the Press! Publication of the Renters’ Reform Bill
The long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill was finally published today.
Renters’ Reform Bill: Legislation Delayed Again?
Those involved in the UK rental market were hit with further news of delay this week.
When Is A Solicitor Not A Solicitor?
Under the spotlight – entitlement to carry on a reserved legal activity
Effective Use of Contractual Cost Clauses
Are you looking for legal services for your recoveries but concerned about costs?
At Greenhalgh Kerr we make recovering costs a priority for all of our clients.
Does A Bankrupt Have Legal Standing To Challenge Liability Orders?
We consider the judgment of Mr Justice Swift in Agba v Luton Borough Council [2020] WLUK 59 which serves as a timely reminder on this point.
Solicitor Instructed, Do I Have To Turn Up To Court Too?
Where a party instructs their solicitor to attend a hearing on their behalf, it has always seemed obvious that the party is considered to be in attendance. Apparently not…
Greenhalgh Kerr Successful in Seeking Judgment Following a Disputed Part 55 Claim
Greenhalgh Kerr were successful in seeking Judgment together with legal costs and interest following a disputed Part 55 claim seeking repossession of a property together with rental arrears that had been accruing for over six months.
Obligations of Local Authority Housing Association Landlords
What duties does a landlord have to their tenants in regard to maintenance?
Brief insight: Landlord obligations following the implementation of Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016
On 01 December 2022, the long-awaited Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into effect across Wales. The legislation was the biggest shake-up in housing law in Wales since the Housing Act 1988.
