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Few phrases have generated more litigation, at greater cost, than the endeavours clause. This article argues that the courts are unlikely ever to settle its meaning, and that the only reliable solution is drafting that removes the argument before it starts.
When a co-owner goes silent — unreachable, estranged, or simply unwilling to pick up the phone — the business does not have to grind to a halt. This guide sets out the legal routes available in England and Wales, from partnership dissolution to unfair prejudice petitions, and the drafting that prevents the problem in the first place.
The letter before action is far more than a courtesy note — it is a procedural gateway that courts take seriously and one that can shape the entire course of a dispute. This guide explains when one is required, how to draft it without undermining your claim, and what to expect once it lands on the other side's desk.
Building projects that overrun on time or budget are among the most common disputes we see from homeowners and small developers. This guide explains the contractual mechanisms that decide who bears the cost — and when escalation is worth the legal fees.
Illness at work raises questions most employees never expected to face: what am I paid, what can my employer ask, and when does absence management cross a legal line? This guide sets out the framework under English law, from statutory sick pay to disability discrimination, for staff and small employers alike.
Boundary lines, party wall notices and the thump of a neighbour's building works can turn a quiet street into a battleground. This guide sets out the legal framework in England and Wales, the sensible escalation path from friendly word to formal notice, and what each step is likely to cost you.