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Welcome relief for tenants as the Tenant Fees Act is signed into law
In a move likely to impact anyone involved in the private rental sector, Parliament has enacted a bill known as the Tenant Fees Act 2019 which marks the end of...
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Severance of a restrictive covenant – the impact of Freshasia Foods Ltd v Jing Lu [2018]
The Court of Appeal decision in Egon Zehnder Ltd v Tillman [2018] placed doubt on whether it was possible for parts of a single covenant to be deleted without changing...
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Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP: advice or information? SAAMCO explained
A Court of Appeal case in January 2019 has provided a useful analysis on using SAAMCO to distinguish between 'advice' and 'information' cases involving financial professional negligence. SAAMCO is commonly...
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Blake Morgan insolvency lawyer wins industry award for outstanding client service
Blake Morgan partner, Katie James, has been awarded a prestigious Client Choice Award by Lexology. Held at the Institute of Civil Engineers in Westminster, the Client Choice awards celebrate, recognise...
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A warning from the UK Intellectual Property Office about the Patent and Trademark Organisation
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) is currently reaching out to trade mark owners to warn them of a private company seeking substantial payment for the renewal of their...
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The Court of Protection and Adaptation of Buildings
When a person lacks the mental capacity to make important decisions, the Court of Protection can step in and appoint a "Deputy", to take decisions on their behalf. A Deputy...
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Brexit Guide
Our latest magazine outlines some of the key areas that our private and business clients may wish to consider and take action on now that the UK has left the...
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No recovery for lost opportunity to bring a dishonest claim
The Supreme Court has handed down an important judgment in relation to the defence of negligence claims based on the loss of a chance. The case is significant because it...
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CIL Commencement Notices and the Consequences of Failure – but is Relief in Sight?
A recent High Court case serves as a useful reminder to developers of the strict procedural requirements of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and the potentially severe consequences if they...
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Private Client Issues – February 2019
Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. Insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals. Simple...
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Leading law firm Blake Morgan wins prestigious UK award for ‘heir hunting’ excellence
National leading law firm Blake Morgan have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to ‘heir hunting’, or probate research – the process of helping next of kin become reunited with...
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Employment Law Newsletter – Winter 2019
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Winter newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment Law. With the Brexit uncertainty continuing and a "no deal" Brexit still possible...
