In March 2017 the Judicial Executive Board revealed plans for the specialist jurisdictions of the High Court of England & Wales to be known collectively as The Business and Property Courts of England & Wales (B&PCS).

In a recent decision the Court of Appeal has given useful advice to property owners on when to erect warning signs – and when not to do so.

The Immigration Bill currently going through Parliament is expected to become law later this year. How does this affect landlords of residential property? There are currently civil penalties that apply to landlords that have not checked whether an adult occupier of a residential tenanted property has the right to rent property in the UK.

The County Court Money Claims Centre (“CCMCC”) has just had its first anniversary and has been part of the Administration of Civil Business’ improvements to the Court system.

It is difficult to remember to inform every one of your new address when you move house, but the importance of updating Land Registry entries has been highlighted by the Court of Appeal in a recent decision.

From 1st October 2017 all businesses claiming debts from individuals, including sole traders, will be required to comply with a Pre-Action Protocol.

Recent statistics published by the Ministry of Justice record that the number of contentious probate proceedings has almost doubled between 2006 and 2011.

The ongoing VW emissions saga is starting to heat up, as VW and other group cars such as Audi are being recalled for corrective work.