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Better actions

Pre-action protocols are an effective tool to avoid litigation, but they are under-used says District Judge Robert Jordan

Thames Valley: regional is beautiful

Thames Valley firms continue to enjoy prosperous growth and despite the proximity with London, intend to stay regional in their approach to business, says Jean-Yves...

Unrestricted development

The Lawntown ruling shows how developers can overcome restrictive covenants in order to convert single properties into multiple units, says David Jackson

Update: Professional negligence

Spike Charlwood considers how the recent credit crunch has led to a rise in lenders'negligence claims, with specific regard to the cases of Nationwide and...

Different mediation schemes – what does and does not work

Mediation can help bring about a negotiated settlement, but successful resolution often depends on the type of scheme and the skill of the mediator, says...

This is not your land

The judgment in Anderson demonstrates the courts' willingness to take a robust approach to the entry of unilateral notices without reasonable cause, says Jonathan Steinert...

One home into two

For divorcing couples, extracting enough equity from the matrimonial home to fund two new lifestyles is just one of several challenging exercises, says Michelle McDermott

The Financial Ombudsman will fix it

The Financial Ombudsman Service provides a swift and cost-effective alternative to litigation against financial institutions, says Michael J Wilson