Private Nuisance

Private Nuisance

It has been reported recently that the residents of some high-end flats in central London are bringing a nuisance claim against the owners of the Tate Modern gallery. This is as a result of a new viewing platform which directly overlooks the flats. The residents...
Is mediation important in court proceedings?

Is mediation important in court proceedings?

The recent Court of Appeal decision in Thakkar and another v Patel and another [2017] EWCA Civ 117 has re-established the Court’s encouragement towards the use of mediation. The Court awarded a costs sanction against the Defendant for ‘dragging its feet’ in the...
Is mediation important in court proceedings?

Trespass to Land

What is trespass to land? At its simplest, it is intentionally entering on to a person’s land without permission. Trespass to land takes many forms and can range from someone walking over your garden; squatting on land or in a property; encroaching over your boundary...
Is mediation important in court proceedings?

Injunctions: An overview

Injunctions are Court orders that require a party to do or to refrain from doing a specific act. An injunction is a remedy and in order for the Court to grant one, you must have a valid claim against the party you are wishing to pursue. A few examples of how...
Is mediation important in court proceedings?

Boundary disputes: A new solution?

Boundary disputes are some of the more contentious disputes with which our litigation department deals. When we are approached by prospective clients, it is not uncommon for the parties to be entrenched, usually metaphorically, but sometimes literally, in their...