http://www.lees.co.uk/news Latest News Headlines from lees.co.uk http://www.lees.co.uk/images/rss/image.gif http://www.lees.co.uk en Lees Solicitors sport Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:37:38 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=102&iCategoryId=11 If you want to buy a property conditional upon the happening of a certain event or if you want to be guaranteed the opportunity to buy a property during a specified period of time or at some future da... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:37:38 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=61&iCategoryId=6 Patients must beware of the time limits for their claimA report has found that between 400 and 1,200 more patients died at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust than at other Trusts because of their ... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:44:02 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=101&iCategoryId=12 The Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in the case of Eweida -v- British Airways PLC in which it held that a Christian employee of British Airways was not indirectly discriminated against on... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:46:54 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=100&iCategoryId=12 The Court of Appeal has now handed down its decision in the case of R (on the application of G) v The Governors of X School and another, upholding the High Court's finding that a teacher was entitled ... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:36:11 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=110&iCategoryId=2 The recent Las Vegas marriage of Katie Price and Alex Reid raises the question of whether their marriage is valid under English Law as it took place outside of England and Wales.If a couple choose to ... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:36:53 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=109&iCategoryId=4 2010 sees steady signs of recovery in the housing market but what are the predictions for the UK property market over the next 12 months? - The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has this to... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:25:09 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=99&iCategoryId=9 The Provision of Services Regulations 2009 came into force on 28 December 2009 and apply to the majority of private sector businesses in the UK. They apply to both business-to-business and business-to... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:59:52 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=108&iCategoryId=2 Debenhams have today launched a new service for separating couples with the ‘Divorce Gift List'. The service seeks to provide separated couples with a list of ‘must have' items when partie... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:05:39 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=60&iCategoryId=6 Parties involved in a clinical negligence claim will not wish to encounter needless delays. However, as a Claimant you have to be prepared for the fact that clinical negligence litigation is, in most ... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:48:58 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=107&iCategoryId=2 A recent survey has shown that many parents are unaware of what steps to take to sort out child maintenance after a Separation.In a recent Poll by Department for Work & Pensions, as many as 300,00... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:07:47 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=106&iCategoryId=2 The government has promised that grandparents will have greater rights in the future following family breakdowns.Currently grandparents have no rights to contact with their grandchildren following ado... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:32:46 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=98&iCategoryId=12 This checklist highlights the key legal obligations businesses should consider when dealing with personal data about any individual who you may encounter in the course of your business, but in particu... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:46:44 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=105&iCategoryId=4 On 5th January 2010, the HIP Reform Group released a "white paper" putting forward proposals to amend the controversial Home Information Pack scheme (commonly referred to as HIPs).The group ... Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:30:01 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=97&iCategoryId=11 Basically, a green lease is a series of provisions within, or supplemental to a lease of commercial property, that encourages or requires the parties to reduce the environmental impact of the premises... Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:47:52 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=96&iCategoryId=11 Recent case law has clarified the position with regard to the payment of rent by the administrators of an insolvent company which significantly strengthens a landlord's position in relation to tenants... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:29:39 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=95&iCategoryId=12 In this article Matt Smith of Lees Solicitors LLP summarises expected developments in Employment Law for 2010.The Equality BillThe Equality Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent in April 2010 and t... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:12:03 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=104&iCategoryId=2 Renu Rai Solicitor at Lees Solicitors LLP comments:"We have more enquiries than at any other time and more couples enter divorce proceedings in the post-Christmas period of January. The first wee... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:09:03 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=94&iCategoryId=9 The final implementation of the Companies Act 2006 has given company directors and secretaries a whole new set of Companies House forms to come to terms with.There are some peculiarities (one Companie... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=93&iCategoryId=9 The standard rate of VAT on goods and services will revert to 17.5% from 1 January 2010. The timing of this change is obviously not ideal for retail businesses in particular as it falls in the middle ... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:31:22 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=49 Lees Solicitorsheld a Christmas Coffee Morning in aid of Hope House Children's Hospices on Friday 11 December. The event was sparked by the sad death of Lucy Edwards, a client of Lees and a regu... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=103&iCategoryId=2 Christmas is often the most important event in a Child's life and is a time when families spend time together.However, in cases where parents are separated or divorced, many children can find this a v... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:10:19 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=59&iCategoryId=6 Twelve NHS hospital Trusts have been assessed as "significantly underperforming" in the annual Dr Foster Hospital Guide; prepared by the Dr Foster Partnership, a collaboration between the NH... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:52:06 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=48 Once again Lees' staff raised money in support of Children in Need on Friday 20 November 2009.The staff participated in a dress down day, cake sale and raffle.The raffle prizes were as follows:1st pri... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=102&iCategoryId=2 Over recent years there has been an increase in couples signing Pre-Nuptial Agreements. A Pre-Nuptial Agreement (or Pre-Nup as they are more commonly known) sets out what happens to the assets each pa... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:20:58 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=101&iCategoryId=4 Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is charged on land and property transactions in the UK and is paid to HM Revenue & Customs. The tax is charged at different rates and has different thresholds for differ... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:14:12 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=100&iCategoryId=2 Following a recent GMTV appearance by a Jersey mother, Specific Issue Orders have again been put under the spotlight.This particular mother gave a telephone interview to the morning breakfast show ind... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:23:19 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=58&iCategoryId=6 Recently, both Basildon and Thurrock University NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust and Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust were criticised in two separate reports causing widespread concer... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:11:39 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=92&iCategoryId=11 Revaluation of business rates takes place every five years and the next revaluation will take effect from 1 April 2010. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for valuing all business and no... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:10:10 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=57&iCategoryId=6 When a client approach us about a potential claim, one of the first questions that we are often asked is how long it will take to investigate their case. Unfortunately, this is not an easy question to... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:28:55 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=91&iCategoryId=10 The Court of Appeal has found that a firm of surveyors was negligent in failing to remind its client when the time limit to make an application to the leasehold valuation tribunal was approaching.In t... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:43:43 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=47 On Thursday 12th November Lees Solicitors' staff was seen out in style at the Liverpool Law Society Annual Dinner.This prestigious event is attended by many local solicitors and Counsel from local cha... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=90&iCategoryId=11 In the Business & Property Services Department at Lees Solicitors LLP we often hear from disgruntled leasehold flat owners (Lessees) about the management (or mismanagement) of their building. In m... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:47 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=89&iCategoryId=9 The current financial climate has created and will continue to create opportunities to buy distressed businesses. Any buyer of such a business needs to be aware of certain key factors when acquiring t... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:03:15 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=46 Lees Solicitors LLP have made available a free checklist for use by businesses when negotiating commercial contracts. This highlights the various areas which will need to be considered when inst... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=88&iCategoryId=11 Dilapidations are a complex and sometimes contentious aspect of the relationship between a landlord and the tenant of commercial premises. But what are dilapidations? Dilapidations are essentially bre... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:56 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=99&iCategoryId=5 It is estimated that as many as 350,000 people die each year without making a will, leaving their estate to be distributed according to the current intestacy rules which date back to 1925. The Law Com... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:47 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=98&iCategoryId=5 A recently published report concludes that a lack of formal regulation for large amounts of legal work means that the public could be exposed to incompetent, negligent or even fraudulent advice in rel... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:44:26 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=97&iCategoryId=5 There are several reasons someone (a donor) may wish to gift their assets to their children or other members of their family. Any type of property may be gifted, but the major asset of the vast majori... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:30:08 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=96&iCategoryId=5 Lees Solicitors LLP are pleased to be supporting Hoylake Cottage Hospital by participating in their Free Wills month taking place throughout November. Any clients looking to make a simple will can mak... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:01:26 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=95&iCategoryId=1 Over the weekend the Daily Mail published an article about the so called 'Secret Court' that 'seizes £3.2 billion' from the elderly and 'mentally impaired people'. At Lees Solicitors we deal wit... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:52:48 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=45 Joanna Kingston-Davies, Head of Management Services at Lees Solicitors LLP, comments on practical steps that firms can take to protect themselves and the most useful sources of official information.Ov... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=43 Lees were approached by Wirral Methodist Housing Association (WMHA) in early 2007 with a view to our becoming involved in an innovative shared ownership housing scheme which they were in the process o... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=56&iCategoryId=6 2009 people died and 3708 suffered severe harm as a result of NHS errors in a six month period according to the latest figures released by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA).A further 28,521 in... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:15:58 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=94&iCategoryId=4 Our earlier article on chancel repair liability reported on the plight of Mr and Mrs Wallbank and the massive financial implications a chancel claim can have on an unsuspecting property owner. Now, as... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:09:32 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=93&iCategoryId=2 Mediation is a forum whereby divorcing or separating couples meet with a trained Family Mediator, who is often a Family Lawyer, in order to discuss the issues which arise due to their separation. For ... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:15:48 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=55&iCategoryId=6 On 30 September 2009 a BBC Panorama special investigated a key government health policy introduced in 2003 to slash waiting lists by using the private sector to treat NHS patients. There are around 40... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:03:34 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=87&iCategoryId=12 Tranmere Rovers today (9th October) sacked their Manager John Barnes and his Assistant Jason McAteer. Barnes became the tenth manager in the Football League to receive the boot this season, with Peter... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:06:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=41 Matt Smith and Cat Oakes, of Lees Solicitors LLP, are delighted to have won Liverpool Law Society's ‘First male and first female from the Legal Community' in the recent 5K Team Challenge.Matt an... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=92&iCategoryId=4 Our article in August reported on the upturn in the residential market and we have continued to monitor changes in the market which has seen more activity and further positive data trends.According to... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:06:21 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=54&iCategoryId=6 A report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has raised concerns about the quality of treatment patients receive for out-of-hours GP care in England.A review into the NHS was ordered after it was all... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:43:32 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=53&iCategoryId=6 The Guardian reported on 27 September 2009 that the Department of Health are considering new proposals to impose a legally binding "duty of candour" on the NHS to admit to patients when an e... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:58:37 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=91&iCategoryId=4 In September 2009 HMLR's new web based Portal was launched - which will replace the existing Land Registry Direct and Land Register Online.The Portal will be the single Land Registry web presence and ... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:02:32 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=86&iCategoryId=10 Successful challenge to home made Will demonstrates the extent to which the Court must consider evidence of surrounding circumstances before making a decision: Devas et al v Mackay All ER (D) 0... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:04:10 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=85&iCategoryId=12 The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has decided in the case of Pereda v Madrid Movilidad that where a worker has booked holiday leave and then coincidentally is ill during such holiday leave, the work... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:57:19 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=84&iCategoryId=12 It is unlawful for an employer to employ an individual who does not have the right to work in the UK. This was recently highlighted by the case of Baroness Scotland who has been fined £5,000 for... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:55:26 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=83&iCategoryId=9 The current economic climate has made it difficult for buyers of businesses to obtain the full funding required for the acquisition from their bank.To get around this "funding gap" it is bec... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:52:48 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=82&iCategoryId=9 The final provisions of the Companies Act 2006 come into force on 1 October 2009.What does this mean for you as a company director and what do you need to know on a day-to-day basis?Companies House Fo... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:51:24 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=40 In light of the extremely sad news that Lees Lloyd Whitley have filed for administration (as reported in the Liverpool Daily Post and Liverpool Echoon 22nd September 2009), Lees Solicitors LLP w... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=90&iCategoryId=4 Increasingly, Legal indemnity insurance is being offered by Sellers or demanded by Buyers in order to protect the Buyer (and their lender) from perceived defects in title which cannot otherwise be res... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:02:16 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=52&iCategoryId=7 Our client was hit by a car emerging from a side road colliding with the front of our client's taxi, he was spun around and collided with the central reservation.As a result he suffered a whiplash inj... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:01:24 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=51&iCategoryId=6 The annual report of the NHS Litigation Authority for the year to March 2009 reveals two significant features:The number of new claims notified, having been more or less stable in the previous 4 years... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:18:41 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=50&iCategoryId=7 The MIB is launching a new initiative on behalf of the UK motor industry, designed to inform motorists of the consequences of driving uninsured. The project, "Stay Insured" is of particular ... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:17:13 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=39 Lees Solicitors LLP are taking part in make a will week in aid of The Hospice of The Good Shepherd. Make a will week runs from 21st - 25th September. We have agreed to waive our normal fee and write S... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=49&iCategoryId=6 According to official figures, the number of patients given the wrong medication by the NHS has doubled in just 2 years.A report from the National Patient Safety Agency found a "significant"... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:56:45 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=38 My view is that it can actually be both and much more besides.The level of UK legal content on Twitter has expanded hugely this year. Most solicitors would find that at least one or two of their clien... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=81&iCategoryId=9 The current difficult economic conditions make it more difficult for company directors to plan ahead and they need to take certain practical steps to ensure they fulfil their duties and to protect the... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:00:02 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=42 A group of lawyers from Lees Solicitors LLP took part in a hike up Snowdon on 5th September to raise funds for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester.From Pen y Pass the walkers took the Pyg Trac... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=80&iCategoryId=10 Important decision reaffirms pre-contract negotiations inadmissible as contract construction aidChartbrook Limited v Persimmon Homes Limited and others (Appellants) and Another (Respondent) HL [... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:05:41 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=48&iCategoryId=6 For most people the arrival of a new baby is a happy and exciting time. Sadly, for a few, adverse events before, during or after birth have devastating consequences. Those consequences may include bra... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:13:28 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=89&iCategoryId=4 On 12 August 2009 the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced that affordable rural homes in thousands of newly designated 'protected' areas will be safeguarded for future gen... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:50:58 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=88&iCategoryId=4 Landowners must be acutely aware of the potential risks of public rights of way being unwittingly created over their land and take swift action to prevent their creation where necessary. Once created ... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:28:18 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=44 Matt Smith, a Solicitor from Wirral based firm, Lees Solicitors took part in the Iron Man UK competition in Bolton on 2nd August 2009, an ultra distance triathlon consisting of 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mi... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=87&iCategoryId=4 You will recall from our previous article published in June 2009 that we advised of the apparent upturn in the residential property market. It would appear that the figures and trend continues to make... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:52:20 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=79&iCategoryId=11 Residential Landlords should be aware that from 1st October 2008 an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be required where a residential dwelling is rented out to a new tenant. Landlords should c... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:55:44 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=86&iCategoryId=2 The Court of Appeal set an important legal precedent on 2 July 2009 by backing pre-nuptial agreements and aligning English law with the rest of the world.Senior Judges at the Court of Appeal upheld a ... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:47:59 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=37 Long established Wirral law firm Lees Solicitors LLP, is proud to be founder membership of the exclusive nationwide alliance QualitySolicitors.com. QualitySolicitors.com is the UK's first ever truly n... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=85&iCategoryId=5 The Law Society have recently published a 'Guide for Trustees' which provides useful information for any person considering setting up a trust or taking on the role of trustee.The law of trusts can se... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:27:48 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=78&iCategoryId=9 Buying or selling a business or company for the first time can be an intimidating experience. The process can seem complicated and full of legal terminology.Lees are helping to make the process more s... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:15:04 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=77&iCategoryId=11 The National Landlords Association (NLA) has marked the beginning of sale and rent back (SRB) regulation by sending out a stark warning to landlords that they have less than four weeks to apply for FS... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:10:50 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=76&iCategoryId=12 The Health, Work and Well Being Directorate has published a consultation paper called Reforming the Medical Statement. It is proposed that new regulations will be introduced under which one of the mai... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:02:17 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=84&iCategoryId=4 On 29th June 2009 the Law Society published a consultation paper seeking the views of solicitors on how the current conveyancing process can be improved.The paper comes at a time of unprecedented chal... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:53:20 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=75&iCategoryId=9 Whatever your views as a business owner on the merits of Twitter, it is likely that you will have seen some of the press coverage surrounding the service recently. The micro-blogging service, which al... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:41:36 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=74&iCategoryId=11 If you are a landlord or a tenant of commercial premises with a lease term of five years or more then there is every likelihood that the lease will contain a rent review clause and possibly also a bre... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:34:50 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=73&iCategoryId=11 Most people are now actively considering how they can reduce the environmental impact of their businesses and their commercial buildings. The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP), has published "Gr... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:26:32 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=83&iCategoryId=4 All too often a buyer is confronted with the scenario where work has been done to a property, which would have required Building Regulations Approval, and on raising enquiries / carrying out searches ... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:38:46 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=72&iCategoryId=11 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 introduced significant change. As well as simplifying current legislation, it introduced the need for employers, building owners and occupiers to have a ... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:15:36 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=47&iCategoryId=6 Alternative and Cumulative Causes in Clinical Negligence Causation is often the battleground in clinical negligence cases. Even if the claimant can demonstrate breach of duty of care (i.e. that the ca... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:32:53 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=82&iCategoryId=4 At long last it would appear that the housing market is showing steady signs of recovery.The latest encouraging statistics on the housing market come after the Bank of England reported a 19 per cent j... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:01:50 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=46&iCategoryId=7 A growing area of concern in insurance litigation is the concept of the third party capture.Third party capture is where insurers contact the third party who may have been involved in an accident with... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:24:46 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=45&iCategoryId=7 In 2006 our client was working at a building site where he was employed to lay gas piping. In order to do this he had to dig up the ground in preparation to lay the pipes.His employers only put two me... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:13:46 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=71&iCategoryId=11 Following on from my last article entitled " ‘Contract Out' to prevent lease renewal" I will now discuss the new procedures following the Regulatory Reform Order 2003, where a lease do... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:08:12 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=81&iCategoryId=5 Routinely, grieving relatives find themselves in a very awkward position, ‘Did Mum make that will she was talking about?', ‘I'm sure Dad made his will, but where is it? As you can imagine,... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:32:26 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=44&iCategoryId=6 In the recent case of Walton v. Kirk the Defendant successfully brought contempt of court proceedings against the Claimant believed by the Defendant to be exaggerating her injuries.There are numerous ... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:03:34 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=43&iCategoryId=7 In 2005 our client suffered serious leg injuries whilst acting as a rescuer in a motorway accident.Our client stopped at the scene of an apparent accident on the motorway to help the occupants of a st... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:49:04 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=70&iCategoryId=10 Top city trader Rajesh Gill, known as the ‘7 to 7 man' for turning £7,000.00 into 7 million in just 2 years has won a landmark victory against his broker, Matthew Bomford of MF Global, aft... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:35:42 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=36 Make a will week will run from Monday 29th June until Friday 3rd July 2009.If you are interested in making a will with us during that week with a 50% discount off our legal fees, you are asked to make... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=69&iCategoryId=12 Minimum Wage Increases: The National Minimum Wage will increase, again with effect from 1st October 2009.The increases will be much smaller than in previous years due to the prevailing economic climat... Fri, 15 May 2009 16:37:28 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=68&iCategoryId=12 A Tribunal recently made an interesting decision in Nicholson -v- Grainger PLC & Others. Under the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, discrimination against an employee on ... Fri, 15 May 2009 16:35:47 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=80&iCategoryId=2 In 2007 the Family Courts in England and Wales heard over 200,000 cases including divorce, financial settlements, contact, residence and care proceedings. Before 28th April 2009 the press were barred ... Fri, 15 May 2009 16:08:26 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=67&iCategoryId=9 In our experience, small business sales are often driven by succession planning. The owner wishes to retire and release the capital which is tied up in their business. Typically this will be their mos... Fri, 15 May 2009 15:55:31 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=66&iCategoryId=11 Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) was introduced in 2003 and the fifth anniversary of its implementation was celebrated by HMRC on the 1st December 2008. It may be worth reminding tenants therefore of the si... Fri, 15 May 2009 15:50:10 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=65&iCategoryId=12 The long awaited Equality Bill had its first reading in Parliament on 24 April 2009. The aims of the Bill are threefold; to simplify existing discrimination legislation in relation to the "protec... Fri, 15 May 2009 15:05:10 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=79&iCategoryId=4 In September 2008 the Chancellor announced that there would be a "holiday" from Stamp Duty Land Tax for residential property acquisitions worth not more than £175,000. The original &qu... Fri, 15 May 2009 14:34:29 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=78&iCategoryId=2 A judge has recently ruled that a wealthy city businessman is not able to renegotiate his multi-million pound divorce settlement as a result of the current economic recession. The husband, Mr Myerson,... Fri, 15 May 2009 13:08:27 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=64&iCategoryId=9 The Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (England) Regulations 2009 (SI 353/2009) and The Non-Domestic Rating (Unoccupied Property) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (SI 255/2009) (together, t... Fri, 15 May 2009 13:03:12 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=77&iCategoryId=4 In February 2008 HM Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) issued consultations on the regulation of the sale and rent back sector following the recommendations in the market study conduc... Fri, 15 May 2009 12:52:15 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=76&iCategoryId=5 New regulations have been issued in relation to benefits and support in residential care in England. The changes, which came into force on the 6th April 2009, relate to the way that local authorities ... Fri, 15 May 2009 12:42:02 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=63&iCategoryId=9 In these difficult economic times there will be significantly more opportunities to purchase the assets of distressed or insolvent companies. If you are thinking of taking advantage of such a situatio... Fri, 15 May 2009 12:35:33 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=42&iCategoryId=6 An audit by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has found that many patients suspected of having a stroke are not receiving the appropriate tests in time to minimise the risk of serious damage (BBC ... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:40:46 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=62&iCategoryId=9 Jon Bloor, from Lees Solicitors, contemplates if it's ever possible to be your own boss.LAST WEEK the Court of Appeal published a judgement that may be of particular interest to small business owners.... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:54:26 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=61&iCategoryId=11 Of all the sectors that have been affected by the economic downturn and the credit crunch, it is fair to speculate that the property industry has been hit the hardest. Where the capital value of prope... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:36:04 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=60&iCategoryId=11 Under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954), a tenant generally has a statutory right to renew its tenancy at the end of the term if the tenant has occupied the premises for the purpo... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:21:49 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=41&iCategoryId=6 Case Study by David Tweedie, Head of Clinical Negligence and Jane MacGregor, Head of Court of Protection at Lees Solicitors LLPDavid Tweedie's case details: Simon suffers from cerebral palsy. His eyes... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:34:55 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=75&iCategoryId=1 Case Study by David Tweedie, Head of Clinical Negligence and Jane MacGregor, Head of Court of Protection at Lees Solicitors LLPDavid Tweedie's case details: Simon suffers from cerebral palsy. His eyes... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:34:06 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=40&iCategoryId=7 If you are the victim of a road traffic accident in any circumstance, it can appear to be a rather daunting task to deal with the complexities of obtaining the compensation that you, as the innocent v... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:28:13 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=74&iCategoryId=4 The Empty Homes Agency has recently published guidance for Local Housing Authorities on the use of Empty Dwelling Management Orders. It is the Government's ambition that no one should have to live in ... Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:02:19 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=39&iCategoryId=6 The Claimant suffered a fracture to the right scaphoid for which she underwent surgery - insertion of a Herbert screw. The Defendant Trust admitted that x-rays following surgery showed that the screw ... Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:39:53 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=58&iCategoryId=12 As from 6 April 2009 the Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures will be repealed.As the law stands (prior to 6 April 2009), an employer will be judged to have automatically unfairly dismissed an empl... Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:13:24 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=38&iCategoryId=6 From 1st April 2009 the Government is to introduce a single approach for dealing with complaints about NHS and Adult Social Care Services.The aims are:to take a more flexible approach towards handling... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:37:49 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=37&iCategoryId=6 Christine BatemanRGN of our New Cases Unit outlines the dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)Deep Vein Thrombosis is a serious condition in which blood clots develop in the deep veins of the leg... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:31:08 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=73&iCategoryId=1 On 1 October 2007, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 fully came into effect. Its aim is to empower people to make decisions for themselves wherever possible, and protect people who lack capacity by providi... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:48:01 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=72&iCategoryId=4 On 8th December 2008 the Office of Fair Trading announced its intention to launch a market study into the process behind home buying and selling, looking at all methods of buying and selling homes. On... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:37:58 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=57&iCategoryId=9 Apart from the steps that directors may take to protect their company during a financial crisis, the directors should also consider their own personal position. Directors are usually not liable for th... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:23:45 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=36&iCategoryId=6 Julia Hurlbut settled a clinical negligence case involving a 29 year old woman who underwent a thoracoscopic sympathectomy. The purpose of the procedure was to eradicate our client's excessive facial ... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:09:15 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=56&iCategoryId=11 We recently reported on the case of Margerison -v- Bates and the necessity of carefully checking title deeds for restrictive covenants that could adversely affect plans to alter or extend a property. ... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:04:27 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=55&iCategoryId=11 With effect from the 1st April 2009 landlords must check that anyone carrying out work on gas appliances or flues is registered under the new Gas Safe Register. From that date CORGI registration will ... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:54:12 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=34 How many of you have sat back over the last few months and wondered why on earth you went into the law? Gone are the happy days of the good old high street practice when a client walked through the do... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=35 Red nose day was on Friday 13th March 2009. There were plenty of ways in which Lees staff could get involved this year, in the theme of Red Nose Day's ‘Do Something Funny for Money!' and to help... Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=71&iCategoryId=2 The long established Wirral and Chester based law firm Lees Solicitors LLP, are pleased to welcome Family Law Solicitor Renu Rai to their practice, strengthening their West Wirral presence.Renu will b... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:54:45 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=33 BUSINESS owners are unlikely to have avoided hearing about the major update of company law which is currently in progress. The implementation of the final parts of the Companies Act 2006 is scheduled ... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=70&iCategoryId=4 There is strong evidence to support the fact that the credit crunch has had an adverse effect on the property market. Lack of mortgage funding, failing prices and excess numbers of properties on the o... Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:15:06 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=35&iCategoryId=6 Here in the UK we are fortunate to have an excellent quality of healthcare compared to much of the world and, in the vast majority of cases, the healthcare providers discharge their duty with the utmo... Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:01:57 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=69&iCategoryId=5 The recently reported story about exiled Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky fighting the widow of his closest friend for half of the dead man's £6 billion fortune provides a stark illustration of t... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:06:34 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=34&iCategoryId=6 Invasive Investigations and Informed Consent The Compensation Culture: does it make doctors waste scarce time and public money on unnecessary tests? Firstly, is there a "compensation culture&quot... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:49:55 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=68&iCategoryId=4 The majority of contracts for the sale of land or property in England and Wales will usually incorporate Standard Conditions of Sale. These are now used by practitioners in their revised Fourth Editio... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:10:02 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=54&iCategoryId=11 Land Banking is a means of investing in land whereby land is purchased with the intention of keeping it until it can be sold at significant profit. Generally the land is purchased in anticipation of b... Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:16:05 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=67&iCategoryId=4 The Home Information Pack (Amendment) Regulations 2008 came into force on 31st March 2008. One of its primary objectives was to require that, where a new home is to be marketed, the Home Information P... Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:06:29 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=33&iCategoryId=6 The time limits within which a party can commence legal proceedings are imposed by the Limitation Act 1980.Our first discussion with a client making an enquiry relating to a potential clinical neglige... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:04:25 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=66&iCategoryId=2 For many married couples January and February are a problematic time of year, particularly when faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to separate and commence divorce proceedings. A rece... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:08:42 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=65&iCategoryId=2 New provisions for the enforcement of Contact Orders were implemented on the 8th December 2008. These changes sought to prevent warring parents using contact with children as a weapon inflaming alread... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:49:30 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=64&iCategoryId=4 Given the current downturn in the economic climate, now commonly referred to as the credit crunch, more and more homeowners, rather than buying a new property, are looking at different ways they can i... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:59:51 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=53&iCategoryId=9 The government has launched a new scheme to help small and medium-sized businesses refinance up to £20 billion of debt to stop cash-starved firms going bust.Under the plan, a new Working Capital... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:48:48 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=63&iCategoryId=4 You will be fully aware of the current oppressive gloom hanging over the residential property markets andindeed nudging the commercial property markets too. Given the reports of nothing other th... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:24:28 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=62&iCategoryId=5 Probate is a term commonly used when talking about applying for the right to deal with a deceased person's affairs (often referred to as administering the estate).In practice, different terms are used... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:08:04 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=52&iCategoryId=11 Break clauses are likely to be a hot topic for both landlords and tenants in the year ahead in view of the financial pressures on tenants in the expected downturn in the economy.A break clause can be ... Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:53:24 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=32&iCategoryId=6 The BBC reported on 6 January 2009 that according to National Patient Safety Agency Data, hospitals reported 3,645 deaths in 2007/8 from patient safety incidents. To see the BBC article please c... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:29:54 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=61&iCategoryId=2 You can't have escaped hearing about the ‘credit crunch.' Being faced with a potentially unclear future is especially worrying for couples who are considering separation or divorce.This October ... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:45:13 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=31&iCategoryId=7 An Important Body - Justice for Road Traffic Accident Victims - Phil RobertsMy recollection is still vivid. A rainy windswept Thursday night. A meeting in the East Midlands. Rush hour traffic to negot... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:19:37 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=51&iCategoryId=10 The following case analysis is based on an article taken from the LexisNexis Butterworths General Case Digest. The claimant traded as a builder. The defendants were engaged by the claimant to carry ou... Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:40:38 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=30&iCategoryId=7 Historically, claims for compensation for asbestos induced illness were successful, but in January 2006 this all changed.At the instigation of the insurance industry and British ship builders, challen... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:40:53 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=29&iCategoryId=7 If loss or injury has been caused by negligence by another party, the injured party (a claimant) is entitled to claim damages. This provision is encompassed in the law of negligence which states that ... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:08:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=60&iCategoryId=4 The First Time Buyers' Initiative (FTBI) is a Government initiative for the benefit of first time buyers who are struggling to reach the first step of the property ladder. The idea is that the Governm... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:03:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=50&iCategoryId=12 If an employee is successful in a claim for unfair dismissal in the employment tribunal they will be awarded compensation composed of a basic award and a compensatory award. The basic award and compen... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:46:15 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=49&iCategoryId=12 The Christmas Party is a good chance for colleagues to socialise and for employers to thank their employees for their hard work throughout the year. However, for the employer, the acts of employees at... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:25:35 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=32 The new Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards were held in London on 5 November 2008. Talented Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence professionals were presented awards nominated by their peers. T... Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=48&iCategoryId=11 If you are taking a lease of, or purchasing commercial premises for the purposes of opening a bar, restaurant or any other business which involved the selling and supplying of alcohol, you will need t... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:47:06 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=47&iCategoryId=12 The Race Relations Act 1976 will be amended with effect from 22 December 2008 to make provision for the definition of indirect race discrimination to encompass a potential applicant who is deterred fr... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:46:50 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=46&iCategoryId=12 The legal status of individuals engaged by your business may have important implications as there are certain legal rights available depending on whether those individuals are self-employed or are dee... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:11:48 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=59&iCategoryId=5 For many small business owners the business or company they have built up over many years is their main source of income as well as their most valuable asset. In many cases the only way to realise thi... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:15:50 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=45&iCategoryId=9 For many small business owners the business or company they have built up over many years is their main source of income as well as their most valuable asset.In many cases the only way to realise this... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:06:56 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=44&iCategoryId=11 The 1 December 2008 is fast approaching and this means that, after that date, many leases which were granted after the implementation of the new SDLT regime are about to have their first five year ren... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:17:28 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=31 As part of their commitment to corporate social responsibility, the staff of Lees Solicitors LLP helped to raise money for Children in Need this year.Clare Mathieson organised a dress down day on Frid... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=58&iCategoryId=4 In the last few months there has been a notable increase in the number of people trying to sell their houses through competitions or "house lotteries". The properties affected are not necess... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:06:18 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=57&iCategoryId=2 Recent statistics suggest that almost half of all new UK marriages now end in divorce. The result of which can be lengthy, costly court proceedings placing a huge emotional strain not only on the part... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:09:28 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=43&iCategoryId=9 The Government introduced Small Business Rate Relief with effect from 1 April 2005.In England small businesses are generally entitled to small business rate relief if the rateable value of their premi... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:08:52 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=42&iCategoryId=11 On the 1st October 2006 the Fire Precautions Act 1971 was repealed and replaced by the responsible person in non-domestic premises requiring a fire safety risk assessment under The Regulatory Reform (... Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:40:12 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=56&iCategoryId=1 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) came into force in October 2007 and marked an important step in reforming the law relating to decision making for people who lack capacity.The MCA provides for the f... Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:17:43 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=55&iCategoryId=5 Many of our clients and readers will have watched the 'Tonight' programme on ITV Friday 26th September 2008entitled 'Will Wars'. The programme highlighted the all too often disastrous consequenc... Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:08:48 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=41&iCategoryId=11 Overage provisions are generally used where a seller wishes to share in any potential development value in a property that might be realised after completion of a sale. A seller might want an overage ... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:42:13 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=54&iCategoryId=4 The Government have reacted further to the slow down in the property market by offering homeowners the opportunity to develop their own homes further rather than taking the traditional step of buying ... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:08:04 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=39&iCategoryId=10 In the recent case of Carver v BAA plc, the court considered the interpretation of Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) relating to offers of settlement before trial and the consequences of fail... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:01:04 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=38&iCategoryId=10 It could only happen in America. A judge has thrown out a lawsuit against God being brought by Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers on the basis that the almighty hadn't been properly served due to h... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:57:27 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=53&iCategoryId=5 Lees Solicitors has recently become a Founder Member of the UK's online Register of Wills ‘certainty.co.uk' and we are pleased to announce that we are offering a free of charge will registration... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:51:03 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=30 Lees Solicitors has recently become a Founder Member of the UK's online Register of Wills ‘certainty.co.uk' and we are pleased to announce that we are offering a free of charge will registration... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=28&iCategoryId=6 Whenever two or more clinical negligence lawyers are gathered together, the chances are that they will be discussing experts. There is a reason for this.The Court ascertains the standard of skill of m... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:14:59 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=37&iCategoryId=12 The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations were introduced into UK law in 2006.Heyday sought to challenge the Age Regulations on the basis that they do not implement fully the Equal Treatment Framework... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:42:03 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=27&iCategoryId=7 We have recently been successful in obtaining an award in the sum of £74,400 for the family of a former employee at Turners Asbestos Cement Company who died of mesothelioma in 2003.During his em... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:53:36 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=52&iCategoryId=1 The Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) have now been in force for a year after the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act on 1st October 2007 and it looks like on the eve of their anniversary they ar... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:44:53 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=29 11 people took part in the 15 mile sponsored walk from Crowden on 20th September in aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. The walk started off along the Pennine Way crossing the Torside Dam fr... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=36&iCategoryId=12 The Minimum Wage is set to rise again with effect from 1st October 2008.The rates will increase as follows:For those over the age of 21 years: from £5.52 to £5.73;For 18 - 21 year olds: fr... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:28 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=51&iCategoryId=5 The new lawAs a result of the Finance Act 2008, it will be possible for the personal representatives of spouses and registered civil partners to apply to HM Revenue & Customs and transfer the unus... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:35:44 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=50&iCategoryId=2 Lees' Family Law Solicitors Jo-anne Lomax (based at our West Kirby office) and Elisabeth Pugh, (based at ourHeswall office) are members of the Resolution Merseyside Committee, which was responsi... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:27:12 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=49&iCategoryId=5 Statutory rules apply where a deceased has made no will. They are known as the intestacy rules. Many people assume that a surviving spouse automatically inherits everything if there is no will, but th... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:14:22 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=35&iCategoryId=10 In the recent case of Platform Funding Ltd v Bank of Scotland Plc the Court of Appeal held that in some circumstances the duties imposed by a surveyor's contract can require that the surveyor carries ... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:06:23 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=28 Once again Lees Solicitors LLP's Family Law department, headed by Tom Fisher, has been recommended in The Legal 500 2008 edition. We are pleased to announce that our family department has been recomme... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=48&iCategoryId=5 A power of attorney is a legal document under which a person called a donor gives another person called the attorney authority to make certain decisions on the donor's behalf.Under the Mental Capacity... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:55:53 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=26&iCategoryId=7 The legal issues surrounding a fatal accident compensation claim can be complex and demanding. As specialist fatal accident and Inquest solicitors, we appreciate that no compensation can replace the u... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:10:47 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=25&iCategoryId=7 We have recently been successful in receiving the settlement in the sum of £12,000.00 for our client who suffered a left hand injury.Whilst at work, our client was making cups of tea and coffee ... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:30:56 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=47&iCategoryId=4 Homebuyers will not have to pay stamp duty on properties costing £175,000 or less for the next 12 months. The current £125,000 threshold will be raised from Wednesday 3rd September 2008 in... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:29:12 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=26 Homebuyers will not have to pay stamp duty on properties costing £175,000 or less for the next 12 months. The current £125,000 threshold will be raised from Wednesday 3rd September 2008 in... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=27 We have recently been successful in receiving the settlement in the sum of £12,000.00 for our client who suffered a left hand injury.Whilst at work, our client was making cups of tea and coffee ... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=24&iCategoryId=6 In modern nursing techniques, pressure sores are thought of as being avoidable, but sadly they still occur in some patients. What are Pressure Sores?Pressure sores are areas of localised damage to the... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:23:44 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=19 In June, the Times reported on a landmark case which resulted in estate agents losing the right to commission if a buyer to whom they show a property then makes an offer through another joint agency. ... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=46&iCategoryId=1 (The following scenario has been created to illustrate the role of our Court of Protection department has in assisting the appointment of a lay deputy* when someone does not have mental capacity* and ... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:20:28 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=45&iCategoryId=1 (The following scenario has been created to illustrate the different ways that a professional deputy can help with matters of the Court of Protection. This information is fictional although as these c... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:14:50 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=44&iCategoryId=1 (The following scenario has been created to illustrate the role of a professional deputy when someone lacks mental capacity and it is necessary for the Court of Protection to become involved. This inf... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:06:34 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=43&iCategoryId=1 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 for England and Wales came into force fully in October 2007 and must now be adhered to when matters involve people who may lack capacity to make some decisions for themsel... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:08:02 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=23&iCategoryId=7 A Claimant successfully sued Thames Trains Ltd and Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd for loss of earnings as a result of the Defendant's negligence which resulted in the claimant suffering from depressi... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:20:44 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=22&iCategoryId=6 The NHS delivers 380 million treatments every year, and receives around 100,000 complaints. For those who are dissatisfied with medical treatment, an important part of the complaints process is for a ... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:11:05 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=42&iCategoryId=4 On 16 April 2008, the House Builders Federation, which is the principal trade federation for private sector home builders, (HBF) announced immediate changes to its voluntary Homebuilder Code of Conduc... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:15:19 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=33&iCategoryId=11 The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published new model conditions for local planning authorities to use in connection with the development of land affected by contamination.... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:55:30 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=32&iCategoryId=12 The Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO") have recently issued a good practice note in relation to the disclosure of employee information, as part of the due diligence exercise in prepar... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:20 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=31&iCategoryId=9 The Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO") have recently issued a good practice note in relation to the disclosure of employee information, as part of the due diligence exercise in prepar... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:40:54 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=21&iCategoryId=6 NHS Trusts now face the risk of prosecutions under the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 if patients die as a result of gross negligence.Traditionally, manslaughter has been c... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:33:13 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=41&iCategoryId=5 The new lawIn his pre-budget report the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that from 9 October 2007, it will be possible for the personal representatives of spouses and registered civil partn... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:02:36 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=30&iCategoryId=9 The last twelve months have seen a number of changes affecting private limited companies as a result of the implementation of parts of the Companies Act 2006 ("Act") and related legislation.... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:49:54 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=40&iCategoryId=1 Wills and mental capacityTo make a will a person must have mental capacity to do so. The test for mental capacity is known as the "Banks v Goodfellow" test which requires a person to have so... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:30:53 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=39&iCategoryId=4 The Land Registry have aplan to develop an electronic system of conveyancing that makes the process of buying and selling houses easier for all involved. This isknown as ‘e-con... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:11:45 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=20&iCategoryId=7 In 2004, our client the Claimant, suffered numerous injuries in a road traffic accident. He was a front seat passenger in a car. The driver of the car lost control and collided with a tree.The claiman... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:48:33 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=25 On the 7th June 2008 Tom Fazackerely a trainee solicitors at Lees, took part in a charity abseil down the Woodside Tunnel Ventilation Shaft with a party of other brave fund raisers as an organised eve... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=19&iCategoryId=7 Our client had repairs carried out to a condenser/dryer which was kept in his kitchen. Unbeknown to him, the repairs had been carried out negligently. This resulted in water leaking out of the applian... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:53:08 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=29&iCategoryId=12 The government and two major unions, the TUC and CBI, have come to an agreement regarding the employment rights of agency workers. The agreement will see agency workers receive equal treatment to that... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:17:15 BST http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=38&iCategoryId=4 Housing Minister Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP announced on 8 May 2008 the extension of the temporary provisions for first day marketing of properties in the HIP Regulations from 1 June to 31 December 2008... Fri, 16 May 2008 10:13:41 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=18&iCategoryId=6 Our client, who at the time was aged 24, had a difficult and long labour with her first child resulting in an emergency caesarean section. When she became pregnant again, she was therefore very concer... Wed, 14 May 2008 12:06:55 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=28&iCategoryId=9 Environmental legislation update 2008 The environmental agenda has become a top political issue. The government has a broad legislative programme designed to mitigate climate change, to assist in the ... Wed, 07 May 2008 13:50:07 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=24 A Chester Solicitor is acting on behalf of a woman from Wrexham who developed a rash over her buttocks and upper thighs as a result of sitting on a sofa she purchased from Argos. Lees Solicitors, Pers... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=23 Our client, at 37 weeks pregnant, was admitted to hospital on a Monday to have her labour induced. She had suffered from a condition during pregnancy which meant that if she were to give birth at full... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=27&iCategoryId=12 The decision of the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Airbus UK Limited v Webb appears to bring about a change in the law regarding taking into account disciplinary warnings which have expired.Mr ... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:48:29 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=17&iCategoryId=6 Settlement of £16,000.00 following death of client during routine hospital procedure.Our client's family brought the claim following the death of the Claimant following the insertion of a chest ... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:23:42 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=16&iCategoryId=6 Settlement of £11,500.00 for the estate of a client who suffered from two fractures to the ankle whilst being a hospital inpatient.Our client, an elderly lady had been admitted to hospital with ... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:21:46 BST http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=15&iCategoryId=6 We have recently had a settlement in the sum of £10,000.00 for a client who suffered an episode of anaesthetic awareness.Our client experienced awareness during the intubation part of the anaest... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:17:44 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=26&iCategoryId=12 ACAS has recently published a new booklet titled Health, Work and Wellbeing. The booklet provides guidance for employers on how to promote health and wellbeing amongst employees, with the desired bene... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:56:50 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=22 Local solicitors Jon Bloor and Cat Yarham from Wirral and Chester based firm Lees Solicitors LLP ran in the Flora London Marathon on 13 April, in order to raise funds for their favourite charities.Jon... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=25&iCategoryId=12 In the recent case of Wilkinson -v- Springwell Engineering Limited the Employment Tribunal sitting in Newcastle-upon-Tyne found that an 18 year old employee was dismissed because of her youth and was ... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:50:46 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=21 In the recent case of Wilkinson -v- Springwell Engineering Limited the Employment Tribunal sitting in Newcastle-upon-Tyne found that an 18 year old employee was dismissed because of her youth and was ... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=20 On Monday 17th March 2008 Jo-anne Lomax Solicitor with Lees Solicitors LLP was invited along with 11 other Wirral Business Women to attend a lunch meeting with the Shadow Women's Minister Miss Theresa... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=34&iCategoryId=5 On 28thFebruary 2008, Cat Yarham gave a talk at Upton Fire Stationto members of Wirral Mencap. The talk gave an overview of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. All w... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:48:25 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=33&iCategoryId=4 Following the recent and much-reported case of Aston Cantlow v Wallbank which reached an unhappy conclusion in the High Court in February, concerns have been raised with regard to chancel repair liabi... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:50:51 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=22&iCategoryId=11 A code of practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales 2007 was launched on 28 March 2007 (which, despite the change in name, is effectively the 3rd edition of the old Commercial Lease Code), f... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:32:36 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=21&iCategoryId=9 Since the wide ranging reforms of the Stamp Duty regime in 2003 many more commercial leases attract Stamp Duty based on the amount of rent payable in addition to tax due on any premium paid. Duty on r... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:23:18 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=20&iCategoryId=9 The business rates relief has been abolished for empty properties from April 2008. Currently, most empty properties receive 100% relief for the first three months of vacancy and 50% relief there... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:21:55 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=14&iCategoryId=7 Wednesday 27 February 2008Elen Roberts and Jenny Ball attended the Action Mesothelioma Day arranged by the Merseyside and Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Groups.There was a strong presence at the To... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:18:19 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=19&iCategoryId=11 Since the wide ranging reforms of the Stamp Duty regime in 2003 many more commercial leases attract Stamp Duty based on the amount of rent payable in addition to tax due on any premium paid. Duty on r... Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:08:32 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=18&iCategoryId=11 It is anticipated that the Chancellor's proposed changes to capital gains tax reforms originally announced in his Pre-Budget Report on 9 October 2007 will be coming into force from 6 April 2008. The c... Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:07:21 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=32&iCategoryId=4 Home Information Packs (HIP's) have been introduced in England and Wales.The Governments intention by the introduction of these packs is to make the current selling and buying process easier and clear... Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:04:12 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=31&iCategoryId=4 On April 6th 2006, mandatory House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing will come into force across England and Wales under secondary legislation which supplements the Housing Act 2004.The changes i... Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:01:51 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=16&iCategoryId=12 Increases in statutory payments have been announced.The weekly rates for payment of Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, Paternity Pay and Adoption Pay will all increase with effect from 6 April 2008 as... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:48:40 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=15&iCategoryId=9 It is anticipated that the Chancellor's proposed changes to capital gains tax reforms originally announced in his Pre-Budget Report on 9 October 2007 will be coming into force from 6 April 2008. The c... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:22:30 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=18 Lees Solicitors LLP, formerly known as Lees & Partners, is investing significantly in the training and development of local people. The firm now has six trainee solicitors, all living on the Wirra... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=14&iCategoryId=11 The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 came into force on 19th April 2007.The regulations apply to commercial premises.There are key da... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:18:10 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=17 The long established Wirral and Chester based law firm Lees Solicitors LLP, formerly known as Lees & Partners, is consolidating its legal expertise and services through the recent recruitment of r... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=13&iCategoryId=6 David Tweedie, Principal at Lees Solicitors LLP has acted for the Claimant in one of a group of 4 important test cases in which the Court of Appeal gave judgment in January of this year. A change in t... Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:22:21 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=16 David Tweedie, Principal at Lees Solicitors LLP has acted for the Claimant in one of a group of 4 important test cases in which the Court of Appeal gave judgment in January of this year. A change in t... Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=13&iCategoryId=11 The business rates relief has been abolished for empty properties from April 2008. Currently, most empty properties receive 100% relief for the first three months of vacancy and 50% relief there... Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:26:16 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=12&iCategoryId=12 Awards of compensation in unfair dismissal cases are composed of a Basic Award and a Compensatory Award. These awards are subject to statutory limits. The maximum compensation limits will increase wit... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:03:43 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=14 On the day that marks the start of the busiest time of year for divorce lawyers, family law group Resolution is urging separating couples in the region to seek a more amicable alternative to bitter di... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=15 Awards of compensation in unfair dismissal cases are composed of a Basic Award and a Compensatory Award. These awards are subject to statutory limits. The maximum compensation limits will increase wit... Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=13 Home Information Packs (HIP's) have been introduced in England and Wales.The Governments intention by the introduction of these packs is to make the current selling and buying process easier and clear... Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=29&iCategoryId=5 On 19th December 2007, Cat Yarham gave a talk at Litherland Town Hall Clinic to employees of the Primary Care Trust. The talk was part of the pre-retirement day held for employees and Cat covered Will... Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:54:50 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=28&iCategoryId=5 30th September 2007 was the last day that an Enduring Power of Attorney ("EPA") could be made. On 1st October 2007 the Mental Capacity Act came into force and replaced the EPA with the new L... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:54:06 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=26&iCategoryId=5 Mark Duckworth and Cat Yarham gave a talk at Arrowe Park Hospital on 22nd November 2007. The talk was well attended by those wishing to learn about the importance of wills and lasting powers of ... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:29:09 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=25&iCategoryId=2 Plan ahead and put the children first. That's the key to a happy Christmas for the region's separated families according to family lawyers, who say that the festive season is spoiled for thousands of ... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:16:07 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=8 Long established Wirral & Chester based firm Lees & Partners Solicitors are launching a new dynamic modern brand, becoming Lees Solicitors LLP on 1st December.Managing Principal Ian MacGregor ... Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=12&iCategoryId=6 Julia Hurlbut has successful settlement for her client. Our client, a 39 year old woman received £50,000 as a result of having suffered damage to her bladder during a caesarean section.&nb... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:37:03 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=23&iCategoryId=5 Cat Yarham gave a talk at The Professional Excellence Centre, Bromborough on 7th November 2007. The talk was well attended by those wishing to learn about the importance of wills and lasting powers of... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:03:54 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=11 Plan ahead and put the children first. That's the key to a happy Christmas for the region's separated families according to family lawyers, who say that the festive season is spoiled for thousands of... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=12 30th September 2007 was the last day that an Enduring Power of Attorney ("EPA") could be made. On 1st October 2007 the Mental Capacity Act came into force and replaced the EPA with the new L... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=10&iCategoryId=9 On April 6th 2006, mandatory House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing will come into force across England and Wales under secondary legislation which supplements the Housing Act 2004.The changes i... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:13:27 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=22&iCategoryId=2 As MPs prepare to debate the new Child Maintenance Bill for the first time in Parliament today, family lawyers in the region are calling for parents to be allowed to take their own enforcement action.... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:10:37 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=20&iCategoryId=5 David Watters gave a talk at on 6th November 2007. The talk was well attended by members of the Alzheimers' Association Society and carers David discussed the use and registration of Enduring Powers o... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:08:21 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=19&iCategoryId=5 Jessie Hughes gave a talk at Wallasey Town Hall on 24th October 2007. The talk was well attended by those wishing to learn about the importance of wills and lasting powers of attorney as part of a pre... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:07:48 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=11&iCategoryId=6 OBSTETRIC NEGLIGENCE We recovered a total of £38,000.00 damages for a husband and wife in respect of negligence by a hospital in the North West of England; substandard care led to their baby ... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:46:39 GMT http://lees.co.uk/business-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=9&iCategoryId=10 Lees Solicitors' Litigation team recently secured an important victory for clients bringing a claim in Professional Negligence against independent financial advisers (“the IFA”) who had ad... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:30:17 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=10&iCategoryId=7 Hundreds of people who have developed pleural plaques following exposure to asbestos at work will now not be able to claim compensation following a decision by the House of Lords.The Lords ruled last ... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:23:21 GMT http://lees.co.uk/case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=18&iCategoryId=2 Figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show provisional divorce rates in England and Wales at their lowest for 22 years.The figures show a drop in divorces to 12.2 per thousand ... Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:43:24 GMT http://lees.co.uk/injury-case-study.php?iCaseStudyId=8&iCategoryId=6 In the course of a ‘routine’ hysterectomy, our client's left ureter was damaged, probably by being encircled by a suture inserted during the closure of the vaginal vault. This is a well-k... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:53:30 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=5 The Christmas Party. A chance to socialise with colleagues and let you hair down at the end of a busy year. However, for the Employer, a nasty headache can result from something other than one too man... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=6 Hundreds of people who have developed pleural plaques following exposure to asbestos at work will now not be able to claim compensation following a decision by the House of Lords. The Lords ruled last... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=10 Eleni Kinch is a committee member for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Chester, involved on behalf of Lees in the organisation of the Reflections Ball which is taking place on 17th November at Ches... Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://lees.co.uk/news-article.php?iNewsId=9 Volunteers from Lees took part in a 13 mile walk in Llangollen.The walk took place to raise sponsorship for CHORF (the Christopher Hardman Osteosarcoma Research Fund). CHORF raises funds for research ... Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 BST