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Today brings a close to 2021’s Family Mediation Week . Mediation is one of the Alternative Dispute Resolution options, rather than going to court. COVID-19 has impacted on us all, in one way or another, including how we conduct...
Today, is the start of the Family Mediation Week campaign by the Family Mediation Council to raise awareness about mediation. Family mediation is a voluntary and confidential process designed to resolve personal disputes using a neutral...
Our PM has said we should “build, build, build”. The planning system has recently been shaken up. Pressure on certain pockets of land to be brought forward for future development is going to be high. But how should you react if you are...
As the current deadline on the government’s Stamp Duty Holiday draws closer, Dutton Gregory look to radical and innovative new ways to help their clients’ complete on their property purchase in time for the deadline – promising that if...
The latest leasehold reform announcement doesn’t quite provide the clarity the industry were hoping for… The Government has announced a new set of reforms that it hopes will make it “easier and cheaper” for leaseholders to buy their...
For most of us, 2020 has been one of the most unusual times in our lives. Yes, there are negatives but there are also lots of positives. One of my favourite positives from 2020 was the Thursday NHS clap at 8pm. I absolutely adored the solidarity from...
It goes without saying that separation and divorce can be one of the most challenging events that a person can face, both emotionally and financially. This FAQ will seek to offer some clarity in terms of the process for divorce, including an estimate of...
The property market is facing unprecedented change . Many businesses are looking to reduce or repurpose their commercial office space, and the residential market is growing at an exponential rate, with added measures such as the Stamp Duty Holiday...
Last week, I wrote a blog about the impact of the pandemic on the commercial property market so far, as we embarked on the second lockdown. This week, I will take a more practical look at what we might expect to see in our day-to-day...
The Stamp Duty holiday ( explained here ) is due to end in March 2021 - just 5 months from now. Estate agents and conveyancers around the country are working overtime to meet the surge in demand, with the biggest rise here in the South East. There...
As a Trainee Solicitor in our Family team, Taylor Devenport shares his insights into what to expect in court hearings and what they’re really like to attend. My first memory of a courtroom is at The London Dungeon. I was 7 years...
You may have been advised when you purchased your property that a restrictive covenant is contained within your title. You may also have wrongly assumed that it cannot be removed and you just have to live with it. Fortunately, this may not necessarily be the...
What is reflective loss in litigation claims? When and how are the claims of shareholders, company creditors, etc affected by reflective loss? Chris Hall looks at a recent case study in New York and explores the issue. What is reflective loss? ...
The needs of families and their composition continues to change, as does the technology to support them. As a result, the law supporting these families also needs to change. There has been a continued and steady increase in the number of applications being...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all our lives and the government has introduced emergency legislation to try and limit that impact for many of us. However, in the private rental sector, there have been a number of issues which have left landlords feeling...
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic impact on all of our lives, not least on the difficulty of signing a legal document where a witness is required to be present. This raises special difficulties with Wills where the law, which goes back to 1837,...
Following on from the Chancellor’s announcement in July on the immediate but temporary changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) , the most common question now will be whether you can obtain a refund if you completed prior to this date. ...
Last week preparations were being made by landlords, agents and their legal representatives to finalise reactivation notices to file at court and serve on tenants from the 24th August, to re-start possession claims. Little government guidance was...
Have you ever wondered what equity release really means and whether it's the right option for you? We've answered some of the most common questions around equity release... What is equity release? More people are finding themselves in need of...
Last week, it was announced that retailer John Lewis is planning to turn retail space it no longer needs into mixed-use affordable housing . This would see commercial retail estate repurposed to, what John Lewis chairwoman Dame Sharon White described as,...
The division of pensions during divorce proceedings can be a complicated and emotive topics for many. In order to offer clarifications and recommendations on the matter, the Pension Advisory Group (PAG) filed their ‘A Guide to the Treatment of...
As the lease of Dutton Gregory's Southampton office comes to an end, the local firm are seizing the opportunity to utilise its innovative IT infrastructure and flexible working arrangements and, as a result, will be closing its central...
On 21 st July 2020 the Government announced new planning classes in an attempt to change the way that planning is handled. Will it be successful or is this just political “smoke and mirrors”? Probably a bit of...
This week, the Law Commission published its report on buying freeholds and extending leases. The report has been awaited since 2017, when the Law Commission announced it was given the task of promoting transparency and fairness in the residential...
When looking to take a lease of an industrial unit, there are a lot of potential pitfalls. We've put together a checklist to give you peace of mind. The following list are some areas to be aware of: What is the permitted use? Identify...
The team works extremely hard for its clients, is friendly and easy to work with, and operates in a very professional manner.Legal 500 2019
I have always found the property team at Dutton Gregory to be very efficient and conscientious; they are a pleasure to work with.Legal 500 2019
The team at Dutton Gregory stands out for its ability to assist clients with 'understanding any technical issues which arise and helping to resolve the legal problems all the way to a conclusion'.Legal 500 2018
Dutton Gregory LLP provides ‘a very good service’ and ‘enjoys a warm and friendly relationship with clients’.Legal 500 2018
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