News & Insights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Tom Maple looks at two recent cases regarding tax avoidance and the need for advisers advising on all tax avoidance schemes to provide clear comprehensive advice.

Vicky McDonald and Michael Higgin from our Commercial Property Team take a look at what choices landowners have when considering how their land could be used for development.