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Should my claim be allocated to the small claims track? Claims are ordinarily assigned to a track according to their financial value. Small claims are those below £10,000, fast track cases are those between £10,000 and £25,000 and multi-track are those over £25,000....
Important changes affecting Landlords October 2015!Changes have come into effect this week to the procedure for ending Assured Shorthold Tenancies. The new regulations, the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015,...
English law recognises the concept of freedom of contract; that parties are free to agree the terms of a contract as long as those terms are not illegal. The justification for this is that freedom of contract promotes commercial flexibility and free trade. There are...
When a company is liquidated the company is struck off the register and no longer exists as a legal entity. At this point, all the legal liabilities of the company become void and unenforceable, as clearly there is no one to enforce them against. This is often one of...
It is a simple but important rule, that when drafting a commercial contract, it is important that the terms are clear and not open to interpretation. Unfortunately, it is remarkably common for this not to be the case, particularly where contracts are drafted without...
In the run up to the general election you may remember the Conservative party proudly announcing a cap on care home fee costs. The cap was due to be introduced in April 2016. What has been much more quietly announced is that the cap will now be ‘delayed’ until 2020,...
Whilst there is always a lot more press about what to do if an individual has suffered loss as a result of negligence by a professional, there is also another side to the story. There are architects, surveyors, builders, accountants and solicitors who may one day face...
The Government’s response to the consultation on enhanced fees for divorce proceedings, possession claims, and general applications in civil proceedings within the small claims court has been released. IN and amongst other likely fee hikes, it very much looks like the...
Various operators in the past have sought advice from me about the possibility of placing tables and chairs on the pavement outside their licensed premises. Typically these are bars and pubs, but often cafes and restaurants who also, for various reasons, like to...
Disputes over commercial contracts can be costly, time consuming and stressful. Clear written contracts minimise the risk of dispute, our experts have the understanding of how contracts work, knowing how to prepare terms and conditions and what to do resolving a...
Buying a house is likely to be one of the most expensive purchases you will make in your lifetime. After traipsing round numerous houses you find the right one, it ticks all the boxes, and so you put an offer in on it, get a mortgage in principle and instruct...
It is not uncommon for pubs and bars to attempt to maximise their footfall by providing performances of live music for their customers to enjoy while sipping a pint or two. While this belated and not unwelcome heat wave continues, the temperature in these venues can...
Moving home is a stressful experience at the best of times. Luckily you can entrust your conveyancing solicitor to sort all legal aspects – content that they know best and one less concern for you! However what do you do when moving house goes terribly wrong? You can...
Commercial agency has been an important way for companies to break into new markets for centuries. It is often not viable for a company to venture into a new market on its own as it will often not have the brand recognition or resources to establish goodwill and...
One of the first things we ask our clients when talking about simple debt recovery matters is “Can the debtor pay?” Is it worth pursuing the debtor for money which he simply cannot pay and therefore incurring further costs in doing so? In professional negligence...
In an ever competitive marketplace I am seeing more frequently that operators of pubs, bars and other licensed premises are seeking to maximise their businesses profitability by increasing the offer of their business beyond the typical vertical drinking market. The...
Yesterday, the Court of Appeal handed down its final judgement in the case of Ilott v Mitson. It marked the end of a mammoth 10 year legal battle by Heather Ilott to obtain a share of her late mother’s estate. The case is seen as a land mark decision and will have a...
It is the nature of a solicitor’s job that they act for people from all parts of the social spectrum. Inevitably, this will include people who are vulnerable, such as the very young or old, or people with a disability. Solicitors have a duty under the Equality Act...
Ok, so maybe your debt isn't as big as the current international debt which is owed by Greece, but what if you have lent a substantial amount of money to a friend, colleague, family member or John from down the road, and they are now refusing to pay it back?First...
| Opening a Bar or Restaurant in UK – Avoid the Pitfalls The independent restaurant and bar scene in city centres such as Manchester and Leeds is booming. In Leeds Mill Hill’s Bundobust and Great George Street Souvlaki Restaurant are part of a growing trend of...
| Member of Dementia Action Alliance Andrew Milburn, Levi Solicitors, became a member of Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) to encourage and support transforming Leeds into a dementia friendly community. With hundreds of local families facing having to sell their homes or...
A Government report published at the end of June 2015 shows that last year, over 260,000 people obtained planning permission on their homes. While this is good news for those of us wishing to add value and potentially extra space to our homes, even if planning...
| BBC RADIO LEEDS - EXPERT HOUR 29th June 2015 with Andrew Milburn, Wills & Probate Expert. Andrew joined Nick Ahad at BBC Radio Leeds answering your questions and offering legal advice (for free!) Missed him? Catch up on BBC Radio Leeds podcast:...
| Debt Recovery - 62% Take 121 Days to Settle Invoices! The Queen’s Speech confirmed a new Conservative Enterprise Bill which, for most SMEs, cannot come into play soon enough! The bill is aimed to reduce the need for debt recovery, helping small business in settling...
| New Appointments to Litigation Team Levi Solicitors LLP has appointed Edward Smith and Jessica Oliver to the Litigation team. Edward who joined Levi solicitors in October 2014 is now a qualified solicitor in the Litigation Department dealing with commercial disputes...
A group from Levi Solicitors has taken part in a 5km obstacle course in aid of Cancer Research Charity. The female-only race, called “Race for Life – Pretty Muddy” took place on 30th May in Leeds. Marie Johnson, Janet Babington, Stephanie Jaryckyj, Jessica Jaryckyj,...
| Help, my house is falling down but my builder has gone insolvent!? One of the upsides to a professional negligence claim is that professionals ought to have professional indemnity insurance. As a result, any claim against a professional is usually covered by...
| Liability of Solicitors to Third Parties It has long considered that, except in extreme circumstances, the liability of a solicitors extends only to his client, and not also to any third party who may have in interest in the completion of a solicitor’s instruction....
St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds is for people who have life limiting illnesses with difficult symptoms to be managed. Last year they supported over 2,500 local people. To care for one In-Patient per day it costs £470 - so, every little helps! Our company goal is to raise as...
Wills and Probate solicitor Andrew Milburn of Leeds based firm Levi Solicitors has been accepted as a member of the national association 'Solicitors for the Elderly' (SFE). | What is SFE? SFE is an association of lawyers who specialise in legal services for older...
