The QOCS rules have been fundamentally changed for all cases issued after 6 April 2023. These changes will affect claimants and the way they pursue their claims. “QOCS” stands for Qualified One-Way Cost Shifting, a legal term used in litigation. It’s a rule that limits the responsibility of a losing claimant in a lawsuit to…
With widespread economic uncertainty and potentially difficult times ahead, commercial legal expert Jaron Crooknorth and disputes expert Alex Lyttle look at how to make sure your business is in the best possible shape to weather approaching storms. Jaron and Alex are both partners at Gloucester law firm Tayntons, where they head up the Commercial and…
If you are planning on living with your partner but will not be married, you are advised to make sure that your interest in any shared property is protected. Unmarried individuals have far fewer rights than those who are married and there is a risk that, even if you contribute financially towards the purchase and…
Buying a property? It’s time to make a Will and an LPA. If you are buying a property, you should make or review your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the following reasons: Property is one of the biggest assets you will own so it’s important to consider who you want to inherit…
If you are going through a divorce, you need to ensure that a financial order is made to prevent claims against you in the future. A financial dispute resolution hearing is a private court hearing at which you and your former partner will try to reach an agreement over issues such as property, finances and…
If you or your spouse has an interest in a business, there will always be arguments as to whether or not this should be taken into account during a divorce and treated as a matrimonial asset. If you have been in a long marriage, then the law aims to divide assets equally. This can be…
With an end to COVID-19 restrictions finally in sight, employers are gearing themselves up to welcoming their staff back to the workplace. For most of your workers, it will be a welcome return to the old routine of working in a shared space, interacting with colleagues and experiencing a proper division between the workplace and…
Securing a small sum to cover dilapidations to a Property during a Tenancy has been standard practice for Landlords for as long as there have been Tenancies. Typically, this sum would simply be held by the Landlord or their Agent, to be returned to the Tenant on the condition that the Property was returned in…
When purchasing a property with a spouse or partner, it is common for the ownership of that property to be held as Joint Tenants as this effectively recognises that this is a joint commitment. But what does this mean? The legal implications of purchasing a property as Joint Tenants are as follows:- you hold equal…
With the prospect of becoming a homeowner remaining out of reach for many in England and Wales, more people are choosing to rent rather than purchase a property. But what rights do renters have when it comes to repairs on a property? And what can they do if their landlord decides to increase the cost…
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