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Representing Yourself in the Family Court
If you are representing yourself in the Family Court, there are some key elements that should be considered, and in this article, I shall explore these to help you be ready and present yourself in the best possible way. Self-representation is often referred to as being a Litigant in Person (LiP) and more...
No Fault Divorce – a guide to the changes
Historically, to petition (apply) for divorce, the person making the application had to provide reasons and apportion blame on their spouse in order to satisfy the court that the application should be granted. This inherently caused more conflict and made the process of legal separation more more...
Pre-nuptial Agreements: A Short Guide
In this article, I explore what a pre-nuptial agreement is and why it matters when you are considering getting married or entering a civil partnership and the effect these have when you decide to separate and/or formally divorce. What is a pre-nuptial agreement? A pre-nuptial agreement is a document more...
Financial Remedy Orders – changes to Financial Remedy Hearings you need to know about
A financial remedy order helps divorcing couples obtain certainty in court with financial matters when separating if they have been unable to resolve things during mediation. A financial remedy order can include any financial asset and how this is shared between the separating couple. Often, a more...
Separation and marital assets: when dishonest behaviour leads to adverse costs orders
Do you suspect that your former partner is being less than truthful in their disclosure of assets in your divorce? In this article I explore what seemingly should have been a straightforward split of assets became a protracted and complex review and decision-making process. Please see the page on more...
25 Apr 2022 14:25
Victoria Jones successful in defeating an opposition against ‘CATL NBattery’Victoria Jones recently represented Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited in its successful defence to opposition proceedings brought against its application to register the mark ‘CATL NBattery’ brought by Caterpillar Inc. relying on its well-known ‘CAT’ marks. After having found the marks in more...
25 Apr 2022 14:19
Exchange Chambers helping to shape new national strategy on ABIExchange Chambers’ Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Department is helping to shape the government’s new national strategy on Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) by contributing to the recently-launched Call for Evidence. Exchange’s response is being led by Gerard Martin QC, who is also Chair of more...
25 Apr 2022 14:13
Olly Jarvis secures acquittal in harrowing death by careless driving trial at Leeds Crown CourtApril 14, 2022 Olly Jarvis from Exchange Chambers has secured an acquittal for his client in a harrowing careless driving trial at Leeds Crown Court. The three-year long criminal proceedings ended dramatically today with a not guilty verdict from the jury. It was alleged that the defendant, a friend more...
Fraudulent (deceit) and negligent misstatements concerning property
It is oftentimes the case that deceit or negligent misstatement can be made to parties in relation to property. These can cause very serious financial losss. A contract is voidable (rescinded at the option of the Claimant) where a party to the contract entered into it in reliance on a more...
5 Oct 2021 14:33
The Weekly Round-Up: Women and the PoliceIn the news: The relationship between women’s rights and the police has been at the forefront of the news again this week, with shocking new revelations in the Sarah Everard case increasing concerns about institutional sexism in the police force, in addition to a scathing judgement from the more...
5 Oct 2021 14:14
Covid justice – how not to do it?This week we discovered that Sarah Everard’s killer falsely arrested her by accusing her of breaching Covid legislation. We don’t know which of the many laws he used, but it could have related to her spending the evening having dinner with friends – something many people did even when the law more...
5 Oct 2021 14:04
UKABIF: Time for Change Summit 2021Exchange Chambers is delighted to support UKABIF‘s Time for Change Summit 2021. The Annual Summit will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine on Monday 8 November 2021, with additional streaming options for those who do not wish to attend in person. The day will bring together academics, more...
5 Oct 2021 14:03
Amputations and provisional damagesThe case of Witcomb v JKP Solicitors [2021] EWHC 2038 (QB) is perhaps a cautionary tale. The claimant suffered serious injuries to his leg following an accident in 2002. In 2009 a settlement was agreed. His condition subsequently worsened and he underwent below-knee amputation in 2017. At the time more...
5 Oct 2021 13:58
Fresh evidence on appeal? Practice Points from Weller v Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 2332 (QB)1. In the very recent decision of Martin Spencer J in Weller v Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 2332 (QB), the Defendant successfully appealed a case management decision refusing it permission to rely upon the evidence of a Neuropsychologist in relation to the cause of the Claimant’s more...
5 Oct 2021 13:54
The limits to fundamental dishonesty: Michael v IE & D Hurdford Ltd (t/a Rainbow) [2021] EWHC 2318 (QB)As a personal injury barrister, I frequently represent Claimants who have been accused of dishonesty. Cases involving allegations of dishonesty are very complex and the stakes are very high. You might be forgiven for thinking that once a Claimant wins at trial they can finally put their feet up and more...
4 Oct 2021 11:35
Online sites make it easier to manage ID1 verificationID1 or ID5 verification is imperative when you are living in the UK. The verification process, when done, can prevent you from getting involved in any fraudulent real estate transactions. Therefore, you should get your name registered with the HM Land Registry so that you do not have to bother about more...
28 Sep 2021 15:13
Legal News Flash: New Legislation To Be Introduced To Ensure All Tips Are Paid To StaffLast week the Government published details about its plan to introduce new legislation to prevent businesses from keeping, or making deductions from, tips meant for their staff (other than deductions required by tax law). It estimates that this measure will help approximately two million staff more...
28 Sep 2021 10:50
Guest Post: What Is Employers’ Liability Insurance?If someone who works for you (paid or unpaid) has an accident, injury or becomes ill and says it’s because of the work they do for you, they can make a claim against you. Employers’ liability (EL) protects your organisation by covering the legal fees to fight your corner. And if you’re held more...
27 Sep 2021 10:03
ICO Launches Children’s Code To Protect Them Onlinehttps://www.hillhousechambers.co.uk/post/ico-launches-children-s-code-to-protect-them-online more...
23 Sep 2021 10:20
NRLA: Gov Must Address Failures To Tackle Rogue Landlordshttps://www.hillhousechambers.co.uk/post/nrla-gov-must-address-failures-to-tackle-rogue-landlords more...
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