How does the ‘incapacity crisis’ affect me?
In a recent report, findings show that 70% of people would want their families to make decisions for them if they lost capacity, but 79% of people haven’t discussed this…
What does the new digital land register mean for conveyancing?
With the first digital mortgage emerging in April and the introduction of HM Land Registry’s new digital Local Land Charges Register. Harrison Drury Solicitor, Hannah Hughes, looks at what affect…
Decision delivered in the case of Owens v Owens
The Supreme Court has delivered its much-anticipated judgement in the case of Owens v Owens, a contested divorce case which has revived calls for no-fault divorce. Olivia Bailey, trainee solicitor…
Why lease renewals shouldn’t be left to the last minute
Property litigation lawyer, Hayley Bamber, examines a case which considered the implications of seeking to amend a lease renewal claim after the expiry of the statutory s26 notice period provided…
Mills v Mills – Maintenance payments after divorce
It’s an interesting time in the field of family law. We recently discussed the case of Owens v Owens in the supreme court, and now we have seen the case…
Getting your commercial properties ready for new EPC Regulations
With new Energy Performance Certificate Regulations looming from 1 April 2020, property lawyer Allan Sumner looks at what landlords must do to get their properties ready. The minimum EPC standard…
A guide to retirement planning for business owners
Eve Carter, head of private client at Harrison Drury, outlines the key five areas that business owners need to address when doing their retirement planning. Like most things in life,…
What should go in my business terms and conditions?
Jack Stephenson, solicitor in the corporate team at Harrison Drury solicitors, offers a simple guide to what should be in a business’ standard terms and conditions. Standard terms and conditions…
Harrison Drury strengthens team with trio of new appointments
Harrison Drury has made three new hires across the Preston and Clitheroe offices. Family solicitor Helen Maguire joins the firm’s Clitheroe office as an associate after 12 years with firms…
Couple win the right to civil partnership
A heterosexual couple have won a landmark legal battle for the right to enter a civil partnership instead of getting married. Rebecca Patience, family lawyer at Harrison Drury, looks at…
