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A landlord has successfully challenged an injunction granted to a tenant who claimed he had been unlawfully evicted. The court also granted the landlord a possession order for the property under dispute. Natalie Tatton, solicitor in our dispute team reports on this recent case. The tenant, Mr Rasool, had applied for a without notice interim injunction, supported by undated and unsigned particulars of claim. His case was that the landlord, Paddington…

“We are proud of our local roots and enjoy being part of the thriving community …” Peter Stafford, Managing Director. Whilst many of our clients are local we also serve clients from further afield. Wherever they are based and whatever they need, our focus is always on providing excellent advice and support, underpinned by great service. What you might not know, is that we, and our clients, benefit from being…

For the second year, Cumbrian based solicitors, Cartmell Shepherd is supporting the North West Family Business Awards, which will be held on Friday 13th May at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.  The prestigious Awards are a real calendar highlight for many and celebrate the best businesses, employers and employees in the North West family business sector. As key partners of The Family Business Network, Peter Stafford will be joining…

A man’s second wife has failed to prevent his son inheriting the family home after he died. Stephanie Johnson Senior Associate Solicitor reports on this recent case. The husband had married his first wife in 1988 and their son was born shortly afterwards. He worked overseas during the early 2000s, where he formed a relationship with a second woman who lived in the Philippines. He separated from his wife and the…

A SOLICITOR in the making didn’t give up on her dream of forging a career in law – even if it meant following a different route. Holly Moxon, 24, had signed up to study law at the University of Liverpool along with 300 other students but even when she figured that the course wasn’t a right fit, she refused to give up on her goal of training to become a…

On January 29, 2022, major changes to The Highway Code came into force which will impact all road users – but it seems many drivers are unaware.  Thinking it over with Carol Fish, Director & Head of Serious and Catastrophic Injury. If you haven’t looked at a copy of The Highway Code since passing your driving test, then I would suggest that now is the time to revisit it. The move is part…

A former partner in an accountancy firm has lost his appeal against a ruling that he had brought an age discrimination claim out of time. Joanne Stronach, Head of Employment and HR, reports on this recent case. The case involved Philip Parr and MSR Partners LLP (formerly Moore Stephens LLP). Parr had been an equity partner of the firm when it was Moore Stephens. The LLP Members’ Agreement provided for all…

EMPLOYERS should think carefully before reducing sick pay for isolating unvaccinated staff, says a leading employment solicitor. Joanne Stronach, who is Head of Employment Law and HR at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, said employers could put themselves at risk of contract or discrimination claims if they introduce rules without first seeking legal advice. The warning comes after several national companies including Ikea and Morrisons cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who…

The High Court has outlined what constitutes a business partnership in law following a dispute between a couple who ran a business together. Sam Lyon, Head of Corporate & Commercial, reports on this recent case. The case involved Ms Burnett and Mr Barker. Barker had set up a business as a sole trader offering fire safety services at events. Burnett was working for a company that dealt with administration, invoicing and…

The government is to allow vulnerable people to continue to be able to have their wills witnessed via video-link until 2024. Ingrid Fraser, solicitor in our Wills, Probate & Inheritance team, provides an update. The move extends measures brought in because of the pandemic. It’s designed to help people who are forced to isolate either with Covid or from another vulnerability. Ministers hope it will reassure all those who need…