Residential Possession Actions for landlords have been updated by the Government. On 27 March 2020 Practice Direction 51Z in the Civil Procedure Rules introduced a 90 day stay on all proceedings brought under…

The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment providing much needed clarity on the validity of serving a Section 21 Notice to Terminate an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) and when the landlord must have served…

Mike Doherty, associate in Wake Smith’s litigation and dispute resolution team, specialises in these types of disputes and provides advice on the options available.

Deborah Marsh, associate and collaborative lawyer in the Family Law team at Wake Smith discusses Child Arrangements Orders (CAO) and COVID-19.

The Government has published a Temporary Code of Practice for landlords and tenants during the Covid-19 crisis. The Code was issued on 19 June 2020 and follows consultations with British Chambers of Commerce,…

Liz Shaw, director at Wake Smith Solicitors, looks at further repercussions of COVID-19 legislation for landlords. Landlords will recall that the Government, through its Coronavirus Act 2020, brought in legislation…

The Government has published a Temporary Code of Practice for landlords and tenants during the Covid-19 crisis. The Code was issued on 19 June 2020 and follows consultations with British Chambers of Commerce,…

Wake Smith Solicitors has strengthened its Litigation and Dispute Resolution department with the appointment of Michael Doherty as an Associate. Mike joins the team with more than 15 years’ experience in disputes…

"No-fault" divorces will come into force in England and Wales from Autumn 2021. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which will stop couples blaming each other and allow irretrievable breakdown as a…

The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will operate on its current basis until the end of June.