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Commercial debt recovery – how we can help
Recovering commercial debts can be a long and complex process, particularly if a debtor is determined to delay or obstruct payment. However, a recent High Court decision demonstrates that the law can offer powerful assistance to creditors. At Attwaters Solicitors, our Dispute Resolution team has be....
Is your landlord refusing to provide the Landlord’s Certificate?
As a leaseholder, waiting for your landlord to provide the documents you need can be extremely frustrating. If you have requested a Landlord’s Certificate, your landlord must comply with your request within a specific framework. This post explains your landlord’s legal obligations for providing....
The Landlord’s Certificate: What Landlords Need to Know
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced onerous new administrative burdens for landlords. One such example is the Landlord’s Certificate, which landlords must provide for leaseholders and tenants upon request. This post sets out your legal obligations with regards to the Landlord’s Certificate,....
Inquests and medical negligence claims – how we can support you
Losing a loved one is extremely distressing under any circumstances. However, if you have concerns about the care they received (or didn’t receive), it can be incredibly difficult to know where to turn. At Attwaters Solicitors, we understand how upsetting it is to suffer a loss that you believ....
What is a Fact-Finding hearing?
If you’re involved in family court proceedings, particularly where there are serious allegations such as domestic abuse, you may encounter a fact-finding hearing if the accused party denies the allegations. These hearings enable the family court to determine whether disputed allegations are tr....
How Terms of Business can help avoid contract disputes – a case study
Commercial contract disputes can be difficult for all involved. As well as potentially leading to financial loss, they often cause delays, reputational damage and stress, particularly where relationships have broken down. When agreements are informal or unclear, disputes can become even more comple....
Earning less, paying more: the high price of illness and injury
Recovering from a serious injury or living with a chronic health condition can be expensive. Travelling to appointments, paying for in-home support, attending therapy sessions, following a specialist diet: these are just some of the additional costs that can come with being ill. On top of these ....
The Renters’ Rights Bill: Progress Report
Regarded as the most significant reform to the private rented sector since the Housing Act 1988, the Renters’ Rights Bill is due to come into effect later this year. This article provides a brief update on the Bill’s progress and some of the key upcoming changes. Timeline to implementati....
Is domestic abuse still seen through a gendered lens?
In the last few days, a brief yet striking clip of French President Emmanuel Macron appearing to be shoved in the face by his wife (Brigitte Macron) as they exited an aircraft has circulated widely online. Although The President initially dismissed the clip as a “joke” and “teasing”, the....
Inquest conclusions explained
When a person dies unexpectedly, it can be beneficial for families and authorities to have answers about what happened. An inquest conclusion can help provide these answers – whether it’s confirming an accident, a suicide or an unlawful killing. An inquest is a judicial process that takes pl....
How Inquests can support medical negligence claims
Premature discharge from hospital. Missed sepsis diagnosis. Delayed surgical intervention. The wrong medical decisions can come with fatal consequences. The loss of a loved one is extremely emotional and stressful – even more so when there’s a possibility that their death could have been ....
Variation applications for spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance – where one spouse pays the other a regular sum of money from their income following separation or divorce – is designed to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a standard of living comparable to that enjoyed during the marriage. However, life changes constantly, ....
