Harold Benjamin
Intestacy: the common misconceptions
When a person dies without leaving a Will, they are said to have died intestate. As they have not provided directions as…
Why do I need a solicitor to re-mortgage my home?
If you are planning to re-mortgage your home with a different lender, then you usually will need a solicitor or licensed conveyancer….
Get your ducks in a row: Drafting rent review provisions in leases
Rent review provisions in a lease set out the terms on which the annual rent payable will be reviewed. The way in…
Companies face even tougher times ahead as remaining temporary insolvency measures come to an end
At the start of the pandemic, the Government enacted the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) in order to introduce a…
Criminal Defence Costs Incurred Solely for Purposes of Trade
Only expenses that are incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of trade can be deducted from a business’s tax liabilities. That…
High Court Declares ‘Illiterate’ Business Tycoon’s £100 Million Will Invalid
Your assets are your own and, when making your will, you have complete freedom to leave them to whomever you choose. As…
COVID-19 – Premier League Triumphs in $200 Million TV Rights Dispute
The COVID-19 pandemic caused grave disruption to the 2019/2020 Premier League season – but it did not fundamentally change the format of…
Teenager’s Wishes and Feelings Prevail in Finely Balanced Adoption Case
Children may not have the capacity to make important decisions for themselves, but that does not mean that family judges ignore their…
Affordable Housing Shortage Proves Decisive in High Court Planning Case
The chronic shortage of affordable homes is a powerful driver in favour of permitting building projects that might otherwise be considered objectionable….
Internet Piracy – Gaming Giant Nintendo Granted Websites Blocking Order
Companies that spend vast sums on developing products have every right to feel aggrieved when they are subjected to wholesale internet piracy….