The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is asking for a 20% increase in its budget to ensure that people are not kept waiting for their complaints to be handled. The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC), which runs LeO has asked for £2.4…read more
Construction industry court disputes increase following Carillion collapse. Published February 2020
Construction industry disputes reaching the High Court have leapt over the last three years in the wake of the Carillion collapse. Around 400 construction cases were heard by the Technology & Construction Court in 2019, up by nearly 28%…read more
The Property Ombudsman hikes fees for members. Published January 2020
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has increased its fees for members by 15% from 1 January 2020 and has announced larger rises for the agents which attract the most complaints. The Ombudsman says it is responding to the increased cost of…read more
Miner’s estate wins full damages despite contrary evidence. Published January 2019
A law firm will have to pay out the full value of a miner’s negligence claim despite later evidence suggesting that the value of the claim had reduced significantly. The late Thomas Watkins was a miner who suffered from Vibration…read more
Court rejects challenge to Financial Ombudsman’s decision. Published January 2020
A woman who lost her Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) complaint has had her application for a judicial review of the decision thrown out by the High Court. Mrs Critchley took out a credit card with Halifax in 2002 – at…read more
9 Steps to Wellbeing on a Budget
Our sister-company Brunel Employee Benefits and Unum, a leading employee benefits provider offering financial protection through the workplace, have teamed up to offer guidance and tips to ensure businesses are thinking about their wellbeing strategy and the importance of a healthy…read more
Automated email signature creates binding contract says court. Published January 2020
A legally binding contract can be made by the addition of an automated signature to an email, the High Court has ruled in a land dispute case. The owners of two plots of land on Lake Windermere disagreed about the right…read more
Construction JV partners settle £5m water treatment plant dispute. Published January 2020
A row between two members of a construction Joint Venture (JV) has been settled by the court with over £5m in delayed payments being handed over. Construction and support services business Interserve Construction Limited had teamed up with water treatment…read more
