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Don't set the wrong precedent!
28th June 2023

Don't set the wrong precedent!

Chris Payne outlines his top tips to tackle Precedent H and Precedent R costs budgets and the things to make sure you get right!

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Application for an injunction to prevent the presentation of a winding up petition
21st June 2023

Application for an injunction to prevent the presentation of a winding up petition

What should a company do if served with a statutory demand where they dispute that a debt is owed? William J Richardson outlines the approach to take.

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Let’s get down to business: when are contracts with a  non-existent company enforceable?
14th June 2023

Let’s get down to business: when are contracts with a  non-existent company enforceable?

Lucy Meredith examines the position where a contract is made with a company which did not legally exist at the date of the contract - is the contract enforceable and what should be done to try to avoid future problems?

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London Legal Walk 2023
14th June 2023

London Legal Walk 2023

Our adventures on the London Legal Walk 2023!

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s.82(12) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990: costs consequences
8th June 2023

s.82(12) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990: costs consequences

William J. Richardson explores the costs consequences in private prosecutions for an order abating a statutory nuisance which can take landlords by surprise and need to be considered when setting the strategy for a case.

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C, D and E (Care Proceedings (Adequacy of Reasons) [2023] EWCA Civ 334
24th May 2023

C, D and E (Care Proceedings (Adequacy of Reasons) [2023] EWCA Civ 334

Twice in recent months, Kemi Ojutiku has been successful in the Court of Appeal representing parties in cases where the adequacy of reasons given for removing children from their parents' care has been challenged. This report is of the first case.

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Electronic Execution of Documents: Reform and New Initiatives in England & Wales
20th March 2023

Electronic Execution of Documents: Reform and New Initiatives in England & Wales

There is an increasing trend towards digitisation of documents. Jonathon Read has been part of an Industry Working Group looking at future digitisation and e-signatures. The group has now published it's final report setting out various conclusions about how electronic execution of documents should be taken forward.

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Pupillage Interviews: Top Tips
8th March 2023

Pupillage Interviews: Top Tips

Tips for aspiring pupils about interviews and how best to handle them!

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The pupillage experience at 5 Pump Court
23rd January 2023

The pupillage experience at 5 Pump Court

We welcome 2 pupils to 5 Pump Court every October. So what can you expect from the experience, and why should you choose us?

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