SDLT: What is it and what can I do to minimise it?
With the economy showing signs of recovery and with interest rates at an all-time low, there has never been a better time to start, or expand, your property portfolio. However, as with so many things, there are…
Not All The Fun of The Fair
The sun is out, the sky is blue and there's barely a cloud to be seen. The British Summer is finally here and so what better time for people to flock to funfairs, amusement parks and theme parks for a day out with…
Air Travel Claims
With the holiday season once again in full swing the increase in air traffic inevitably means more accidents both on aircraft and in airports. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury whilst travelling…
Clampdown on Medical Negligence Legal Costs
The Department of Health announced last week their intention to limit costs for medical negligence matters for claims worth less than £100,000. The plan is to reduce the burden on the NHS budget. Limits have already…
Consumer Protection Laws
The Consumer Protection Act 2015 comes into force on 1 October 2015. It operates to consolidate and reform existing consumer protection laws and introduce new rights and remedies for the sale and supply of digital…
Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor
If you're setting up or running a business, legal issues can arise when you least expect them. Wake Smith's John Baddeley gives expert advice on why you should have regular contact with a solicitor
When Does Travel To And From Work Count As Working Time?
In a European Court of Justice case referred by Spain, Advocate General Bott has given an opinion that for workers not assigned to a specific place of work, the time spent travelling from their home to their first…
