Microsoft Teams/Skype for Business As part of Guildford Chambers’ continuing commitment to overcome the challenges presented by the present situation, we can confirm that we have the Microsoft Teams Professional software fully operational both for court hearings and conferences. This platform is fully GDPR compliant. Joining a remote court hearing or conference, whether as a...
By Laura Smallwood Section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, which came into force on 25th March 2020, restricts the ability of landlords of relevant business premises to enforce a right of re-entry or forfeiture for non-payment of rent. Definitions (s.82(12) ● The ‘relevant period’ during which the provisions apply is 26th March to...
By Laura Smallwood The Coronavirus Act 2020, which came into force on 25th March, introduces restrictions on landlords seeking to obtain possession of residential premises. The provisions, contained in Schedule 29 of the Act, apply for the duration of the ‘relevant period’, defined as 26th March to 30th September 2020, subject to possible extension. A...
By Rowan Morton New guidance is emerging on a regular basis and the analysis below is as of 30 March 2020. We are still awaiting Regulations on the JRS expected within the next two weeks. The Headline Points The most important thing for employers and employees to understand is that the JRS co-exists with current employment...
By Paul Moulder Everyone should note the latest changes brought by the Covid-19 Pandemic, being the new Practice Direction making an automatic stay of possession proceedings and proceedings to enforce possession by warrant or writ of possession. The Practice Direction is effective from 27 March 2020, and the text is below. 1. This practice direction...
You may be able to consult with a Barrister directly, without the need to first engage the services of a solicitor. The advantage is that for the right cases, you can save both time and considerable expense by going direct as you are only paying one lawyer instead of two. Contact our clerks today to...
Guildford Chambers are pleased to have a number of barristers ranked as Leading Juniors in the South Eastern Circuit, in the latest Edition of The Legal 500. George Coates – “A strong advocate in Court who delivers robust advice when needed.” Fiona Griffin – ” A safe pair of hands who puts clients at ease” Claire...
LUKE TRIM Both family and civil practitioners will be familiar with claims under Tolata between ex-cohabitees who seek a declaration of the beneficial shares owned in a property. The approach to dealing with such applications was set out extensively in Stack v Dowden[1], and in many cases a great deal will turn upon the intention...
TLATA: Disputes relating to co-owners or co-occupiers Date: Thursday 10 October 2019 Time: 6.00-8.00 pm Place: The Hotel Novotel, Friar Street, Reading Cost: Free CPD: 1.5 points Our Guildford version of this event was oversubscribed with over 70 attendees, so get in early to secure you place. We had some great feedback from delegates: “Thank...
RIGHTS OF WAY Date: Thursday, 26 September, 2019 Time: 6.00-8.00 pm Place: The County Club, 158 High Street, Guildford Cost: Free CPD: 1.5 points Topics covered will include: Creation, express grant or reservation, prescription, section 62 LPA 1925. Construction of Express Grants. Abandonment and extinguishment of rights of way. Excessive User; user extending beyond the...
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