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Is an unwritten agreement still a contract?

Tom Maple, partner in the Dispute Resolution team, considers whether contracts have to be in writing and/ or signed for them to be binding.

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Not a Game of Drones – Operating within the Law

Tom Maple, partner in the Dispute Resolution team, takes a closer look at the law relating to the flying of “small unmanned aircraft”, more commonly known as Drones.

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Liability of directors or shareholders – Can you pierce the veil?

Tom Maple, head of our Dispute Resolution team, considers the circumstances in which directors and/ or shareholders might be held personally liable to third parties.

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Can you enforce a Judgment after 6 years?

Tom Maple, head of the Dispute Resolution team, considers whether you can enforce a judgment after 6 years have expired in light of the provisions of the Limitation Act.

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The Consumer Rights Act 2015

The Consumer Rights Act has made significant changes to the sale of goods landscape, introducing new terms into consumer contracts and new remedies where the seller is in breach.

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Motor Vehicles and Satisfactory Quality – The Consumer Rights Act 2015

Motor Vehicles and Satisfactory Quality – The Consumer Rights Act 2015

Tom Maple, head of the Automotive Team at FSP, considers a key change to the sale of goods act legislation brought about in the Consumer Rights Act 2015, namely the right to reject within 30 days.

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Decree absolute is not enough

The case of Wyatt v Vince is a salutary reminder that finalising a divorce by obtaining decree absolute is not sufficient to avoid a subsequent financial claim against you by your former spouse.

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Councils lose on affordable housing

Anna Zatouroff from our Commercial Property Team considers the Government’s recent victory over two local councils in the battle over affordable housing levies.

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Data Encryption – ICO Guidance Update

Cathrine Ripley summarises the key changes introduced by the ICO’s recent updates to its guidance on data encryption. 

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SDLT changes for non-residential properties

SDLT changes for non-residential properties

Lauren Walker from our Real Estate Team looks at the latest changes to the rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for commercial and non-residential properties.

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FSP advises on the sale of Dia-Stron Limited

Field Seymour Parkes LLP advises on the sale of Dia-Stron Limited to AIM listed Judges Scientific plc.

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An alternative to the freezing injunction?

Bill Dixon, a partner in FSP’s Dispute Resolution Team, considers whether a notification order presents an attractive cheaper alternative to the freezing injunction.

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