Can a third party control property service charge costs?
Two recent cases have highlighted the ability of tenants to successfully challenge the apportionment of service charge costs applied by their landlord, even where their lease provides for third party…
Harrison Drury supports expansion at FDC Holdings
A fast-growing Lancashire haulage and logistics business is on the road to further growth and job creation after acquiring new commercial premises in a multi-million-pound deal. FDC Holdings, which specialises…
Five common divorce myths busted
As family lawyers we are aware that there are many myths that surround this area of the law. In this blog family law expert Janine Hutson sheds some light on…
Avoiding the libel trap lurking on social media
A number of high-profile politicians, sports stars, business people and other celebrities have got themselves into hot water for publishing defamatory comments on social media. The action Lord McAlpine took…
Can my former spouse force me to sell our matrimonial home?
Q. My husband and I have decided to divorce after 15 years of marriage. We have two children aged ten and seven who will live with me but will regularly…
Dealing with disputes in a fragmenting boardroom
People who own and run limited companies will always have their differences – that’s just a fact of life. It is sometimes healthy for individuals within these businesses to have…
Hannah boosts property team at Harrison Drury
Harrison Drury has added to its commercial property team with the appointment of solicitor Hannah Craig. Hannah, who joins from JWK Solicitors in Lancaster, will advise clients on a range…
Harsher penalties could be in store for safety and hygiene offences
A review of sentencing guidelines could result in tougher penalties for individuals and organisations who flout health and safety regulations or breach food hygiene legislation. The Sentencing Council is consulting…
Can I prevent my former wife from enrolling our daughter at a new school?
Q. My former wife and I divorced in 2009. We have an eight year-old daughter who lives with my former wife but spends time with me every weekend. My former…
Blue Wren expands with office switch
Preston-based digital and creative agency Blue Wren has moved to new offices in the city thanks to the help of Harrison Drury. The digital marketing consultancy has taken a five-year…
