Using new GDC Standards to your advantage
It’s easy to see why the launch or updating of professional standards, such as the General Dental Council’s latest guidance for dental teams, is often greeted somewhat reluctantly by healthcare…
Negligent overvaluation of land – what’s a valuer’s duty of care?
In a case that will be of interest to landowners, property professionals, and funders, the High Court has rejected a landowner’s claim against a valuer for negligent overvaluation of land.…
Harrison Drury moves to grow Kendal presence
Harrison Drury has expanded its Kendal office after moving to new premises in the centre of town. The firm has relocated from offices on Mintsfeet Road North to Stramongate House,…
Mediation in divorce – is it right for me?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. A mediator is a neutral third party who will meet with a separating couple and attempt to help them resolve financial or…
Harrison Drury signs up to support Wills Week 2014
Harrison Drury is supporting a campaign encouraging people to plan for the future by writing a will while also supporting their local hospice. The firm is backing Wills Week 2014…
What is an architect’s duty of care to third parties?
Architects and building professionals who issue certificates or other documentation during, or on completion, of construction projects will be breathing a sigh of relief following a recent Court of Appeal…
What constitutes a disability in the workplace?
Several recent legal cases have implications for employers seeking to reduce the risk of claims of discrimination on the grounds of disability. In this blog, Harrison Drury's Employment team, answers…
Grandparents – what rights do they have to see their grandchildren?
As family lawyers, this is a question that we are often asked. Regrettably, when a couple separates or divorces an unfortunate consequence can be that their children spend less time…
Harrison Drury invests in the future with trainees
Harrison Drury has recruited three new trainees as part of its latest intake of legal ‘apprentices’. Rhian Hawkins, Laura Brereton and Jack Stephenson have secured training contracts with the firm…
Exercising break options in commercial leases – getting it right
Break clauses have been the subject of much litigation in recent years with landlords seeking to protect income streams from their property investments in a depressed commercial rental market and…
