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With so many steps to follow, litigation can be a minefield at times. Issues can arise at any time. For example, once proceedings have been issued and defended, the parties will be expected to disclose documents in their possession. A recent case looked in depth at...
The Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (“the Act”) came into force in August 2016. It has proven to be of undoubted significance insurers and those bringing claims against insured parties. The aim of the Act was to streamline the process of third parties...
Levi Solicitors LLP is very pleased to announce the qualification of trainee solicitor, Louise Burgess. Louise now joins our Commercial Property department as a solicitor. Louise joined Levi Solicitors LLP in September 2015 as a paralegal in our commercial property...
When you are thinking of entering into a commercial lease, insurance is one of the main considerations for both parties. But what exactly does insurance cover and what happens if you need to claim on the insurance? Buildings insurance As with any property, it is vital...
Whether you are the landlord of a commercial property looking to let it out; or a tenant wanting to operate a business from a property, you will be looking at agreeing a commercial lease. Some leases are assigned from the previous tenant. However, in other cases you...
Claimants have a responsibility to mitigate their loss if they wish to pursue a claim for damages. Unfortunately, very few people actually know what this means and what steps they have to take to mitigate. Over a series of two articles I will outline the general...
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant whose roots can extend up to 3 metres deep and 7 metres in all directions. This can cause great damage to land and buildings. Its growth is so aggressive that it is an offence to introduce it in the wild. You could be fined or...
Our Managing Partner, Steven Newdall, will be taking part in Jail and Bail 2017 for St Gemma's Hospice. On 13 October, volunteers from West Yorkshire Police will 'arrest' Steven for crimes against hoarding. His secretary, Yvonne has recently tidied his office and...
With a shortage of housing, land is an increasingly valuable commodity. We are seeing a rise in people with large gardens or pieces of land looking to develop another property on the site. Either building an additional property themselves as a business venture; or...
The world of injunctions is a tricky one. There are various types, which include: Prohibitory injunctions; Mandatory injunctions; and Freezing injunctions We have looked at injunctions in more detail in a previous article. In this article, we will focus primarily on...
If you bring a professional negligence claim, you may need expert evidence to support your claim. This is particularly useful in cases where the alleged negligence relates to something technical. An expert witness should be able to give evidence to show: What the...
We have previously written about the principle of “testamentary freedom” – that is the right to dispose of your estate after you die as you wish. Although an important principle, testamentary freedom is limited by the provisions of the Inheritance (Provision for...
Ten years after the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) was introduced, solicitors and agents see them on almost every sale, purchase or lease transaction. But why are they needed and what do they mean for property owners and prospective purchasers? What is an Energy...
When you are purchasing a property, you are at risk of discovering problems with it after you have completed the purchase. What can you do if problems such as faulty electrics, inadequate building work, leaks or general damage to the property occur within weeks or...
Earlier this month, we looked at how the Court will assess the recoverability of a claimant's loss in a professional negligence claim. We look at the recent case of BPE Solicitors v Hughes-Holland [2017] UKSC 21 which clarifies the SAAMCO concept. Facts of the dispute...
Stamp Duty Land Tax (also known as SDLT or just Stamp Duty) is a type of tax payable on the purchase of land or property in the UK. It is payable to HMRC and the amount payable depends on the value and type of transaction. Your solicitor will be able to advise the...
Generally speaking, in negligence claims, damages are awarded to put the claimant in the position that they were in before the wrongful act was committed. It may seem that this means that you are entitled to claim for any loss that might be attributed to the wrongful...
When purchasing a property, it is common to instruct a surveyor to carry out a survey and / or valuation of the property. A valuation report is usually required before a mortgage company will confirm that it will lend money to you. While most valuations are carried...
The Queen's speech announced the legislation that the Government intends to implement in the coming year. Many of the proposals related to Brexit, but others focused on matters such as the economy, law reform (including the way whiplash claims are dealt with) and...
Professional negligence can come in all shapes and sizes. Solicitors, accountants, architects and surveyors are just some of the professions who, through their negligence, can have serious negative impact on their clients. In order to bring a successful professional...
Following on from my previous article on administrative restoration, in this article I will look at the other side of the coin; restoration of a company by court order. It is not always possible to restore a company by administrative restoration; indeed it is the...
When operating a business, whether it be a shop, restaurant or an office, you must ensure that you are not breaching either your obligations under your lease or planning laws in using the property in a particular way. For example, if there is planning permission for...
Levi Solicitors LLP is proud to be a sponsor of Wakefield Festival of Beer 2017. The festival, which runs from 23 to 24 June 2017 at Wakefield's Unity Works, will be raising money for three local charities: Wakefield District Down's Syndrome, Wakefield Riding for the...
Levi Solicitors LLP is proud to be the new kit sponsor for the Kippax Welfare Under 7s rugby league team. We think you'll agree that they look very smart in their new kit! The team is made up of Year 1 pupils, including our Practice Manager's son, Daniel. They play in...
Receiving payment for goods and services provided is fundamental to keep a business running. However, the vast majority of businesses have or will face problems with non-paying customers or clients. With the average consumer debt per household in the UK being...
Losing a loved one can be very difficult. It can be made worse to find out that you have unexpectedly been left out of their will. It is becoming more and more common that people are wanting to challenge wills. More than ever, families are more extended, with step...
The rules surrounding energy efficiency and minimum standards for landlords are changing very soon. Our recent article considered the residential property changes, what they mean and implications for non-compliance of the rules. If you are a landlord of a commercial...
The last part of the life cycle of any company is dissolution; where the company is struck off the register of companies. There can be many reasons why a company is dissolved; it may have outlived its usefulness, it may have been administratively struck off by...
You may have seen recently in the news that the number of County Court Judgments (CCJs) has risen dramatically. Nearly 300,000 were issued against consumers in the first quarter of 2017. The highest it has been in over 10 years. This trend shows that consumers are...
It is a fact of life that sometimes people make mistakes. Unfortunately, this also applies to solicitors. Where solicitors or other professionals make an error or do not perform to the standard expected of them, this can cause loss to the client. There have been a...
