Category: Dispute Resolution Blog

Why Not Choose Mediation?

Mediation offers a practical alternative to resolving disputes through the courts, helping to save time, money and unnecessary stress. With an independent and neutral third party, those involved can work towards a mutually acceptable solution in a confidential and flexible setting. Increasingly encouraged as part of the dispute resolution process, mediation can help resolve disagreements without lengthy court proceedings.

James Harrison

Why More Disputes are Being Resolved Outside the Court Room

Dispute resolution mediation is becoming an essential alternative to court proceedings, offering a faster and more cost-effective way to settle disputes. This blog explains how mediation works, its key benefits, and why courts increasingly encourage its use. Learn how early mediation can help resolve conflicts efficiently while minimising stress, expense, and uncertainty.

James Harrison

New Lease of Life

The long-awaited reforms to the extension of leases have been officially approved. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act became law on 24 May 2024. It is important…

What is contentious probate?

Disputes concerning wills and inheritance can be tricky and sensitive.

Can commercial rent debts as a result of the pandemic now be recovered?

The Landlord can only seek the recovery of rent arrears from the Tenant under particular circumstances. What arrears are protected and what is the relevant period?

Business Interruption Insurance Claims

As we approach “business as usual”, what losses can you claim? A year has passed and the United Kingdom slowly starts to move forward with the easing…

World Health and Safety at Work Day – 28 April 2021

Since 2003, the International Labour Organisation has been observing The World Day for Health and Safety at Work in its annual campaign to promote safe places to…

What is a Yuzu Order?

Yuzu Hair & Beauty Limited v Selvathiraviam [2019] EWHC 772 (Ch) Zacaroli J sitting in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice granted a dissolved…

Coronavirus and Commercial Property

On 23 April 2020, the Government announced new measures to protect the UK high street from aggressive rent collection and closure. The Government has temporarily restricted the…

Coronavirus Furlough Scheme

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON FURLOUGH The Treasury has issued an important direction to HMRC for making payments under the Furlough Scheme. Whilst this may be subject to yet…

A practical guide to reducing bad debts

How effective is your credit control? To what extent do you rely on your client or customer’s promise to settle an invoice, and apply leniency to your…

Reducing the Fire Risk in Apartment Blocks

“The fire which destroyed Grenfell Tower in June 2017 was one of the UK’s worst modern disasters.” (BBC, 18th June 2018). In January 2019, a Fire Risk…

Business leases explained

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 governs business tenancies and has been in force for over 60 years, but what does the Act mean in the world of commercial leases?

The effect of Japanese Knotweed in the property market

Japanese Knotweed is one of the most invasive plants in the UK. It spreads rapidly and can grow up to 10cm a day. It is extremely difficult to eradicate from land and can penetrate foundations, concrete hardstanding and walls, causing considerable damage. The Government has estimated that eradicating it from the UK would cost £2.6 billion.

Introducing Albert George

Edwards Duthie Shamash are very pleased to announce that Albert George has decided to join us as a Consultant