How to deal with a dispute arising from an indemnity
As a business owner you may well have been given the benefit of an indemnity in any of your commercial agreements. Indemnities can be a valuable method of obtaining some…
As a business owner you may well have been given the benefit of an indemnity in any of your commercial agreements. Indemnities can be a valuable method of obtaining some…
Finding out that your loved one has decided to leave a gift of money or property to a charity in their will can sometimes come as a surprise, particularly if…
Selling your goods in a new and unfamiliar market can be a risky and costly venture, but entering into a distribution arrangement with a separate distributor can provide your business…
If you are a professional working in the property sector, you may at some point face a claim from a disgruntled client claiming that you have been negligent in your…
As a supplier you rely on the contractual relationships with your customers for many reasons. As well as helping to forecast the income stream for your business, you need to…
‘There are many legal options available for enforcing a judgment debt once you have obtained an order from the court,’ says Brendan Herbert, head of Dispute Resolution at Laceys Solicitors….
If your business is embroiled in a dispute, then tough decisions will need to be made. Taking a claim to court, or defending a claim brought against you, can be…
‘When you communicate with your lawyer, it is vital that those communications remain confidential, especially if your business is heading towards a dispute with another company that could end up…
‘Obtaining a court judgment for payment from a debtor can be a huge relief, particularly if your claim was contested. However, enforcing that judgment and actually obtaining payment can be…
The Curry Mile in Manchester is a vibrant stretch of Wilmslow Road filled with restaurants, cafes, and shops featuring Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Despite the bustling atmosphere, recent legal…
Warranties and indemnities are routinely included in commercial agreements. Their aim is to provide a right of redress where representations or contract-critical information has been provided by one party to…
Every business will experience problems with late or non-payers at some point during its trading life. This can be time consuming and frustrating when what you really want to do…
Jackson read for a LLB degree at the University of Brighton which was followed by the completion of a LLM in International Commercial Law and ADR from the Ulster University….
For a business to grow and prosper, it is vital that the people at the helm get on and have a shared vision about key issues of strategic importance. Where…
Laceys have once again been recommended across seven of the firm’s specialist legal areas in the 2023 edition of the Legal 500, the client’s guide to leading law firms in…
Lizzy is proud to be a member of our dispute resolution team, after having relocated to Bournemouth from Devon in late-2022. Prior to relocating, Lizzy completed her Legal Practice Course…
The world of data protection can be daunting for many businesses, and even a cause of stress and anxiety for some. The highly anticipated case of Lloyd v Google LLC…
If a document is “privileged” a party may be entitled to refuse to disclose it to third parties, including an opponent in litigation. It is an absolute right which cannot…
Laceys are pleased to announce Byron Sims has now qualified as a Solicitor having completed his 2-year Training Contract with Laceys allowing him to gain hands-on experience across the firm…
When parties make an oral agreement but fail to record it in writing it can be very difficult, or even impossible, for the court to ascertain whether a meeting of…
The Consumer Code for Home Builders is an industry-led scheme which gives protection and rights to the purchasers of new homes, ensuring that new home buyers are treated fairly and…
From 4th May 2017, the rights of policyholders to receive payment of their claims within a reasonable time have been strengthened. The Enterprise Act 2016 applies to every insurance policy…
The issue in the case of Jet2.com Limited v Blackpool Airport Limited [2012] EWCA Civ 417 was whether an airport operator’s obligation to use best endeavours to promote an airline’s…
In C&S Associates UK Ltd v Enterprise Insurance Company plc [2015] EWHC 3757 the court gave guidance on the variation of contracts by email correspondence. The claimant (“C”) handled motor…
Orders of the court which freeze the assets of an opponent – commonly regarded as one of the law’s “nuclear weapons” – are an invaluable tool in litigation but their…
Rob practices in two main, complimentary areas of work – contentious wills, probate and trust disputes, and property disputes. Contentious wills, probate and trusts More than half of Rob’s time…
Mark qualified as a solicitor in 1989 and since then has specialised in property and landlord and tenant disputes, possession and debt recovery in relation to both commercial and residential…
Brendan has a BSc in Zoology and Psychology from the University of Liverpool, and went on to obtain his Post Graduate Diploma in Law, and Legal Practice Course at the…