2024-04-16 10:00
The UK Government’s Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, unveiled in November 2023, is set to bring significant changes to property ownership in England and Wales.
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2024-04-15 08:24
This month marks two years since the introduction of no-fault divorce, the biggest overhaul of family law in 50 years. Family law practitioners up and down the country campaigned for change… Read More
2024-03-31 11:58
Accidents can be distressing, traumatic and disruptive events, often leaving individuals unsure of what steps to take next.
While accidents and incidents that cause serious injury are few an… Read More
2024-02-22 15:25
When bringing or defending a civil claim in the UK, it is important to understand the rules around serving documents. This ensures the court considers documents to have been lawfully and pro… Read More
2023-11-15 12:29
During the course of your transaction, in some cases, we will send you a Completion Statement as well as an Invoice. For those of you who are not new to the firm, upon perusal, you wil… Read More
2023-08-15 08:33
As the cost of living continues to rise, divorcing couples are increasingly adopting a new approach to caring for their children: ‘birdnesting’. Rather than one party moving out… Read More
2023-05-23 09:50
In April 2022, huge cheers of celebration and relief were heard from family lawyers across the country when the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 finally came into force. For 34 y… Read More
2023-04-09 13:59
As a lawyer specialising in cases involving life-changing injury, I know what a lifeline Headway Sussex offers to those with acquired brain injury and their families. They provide a brillian… Read More
2023-04-06 09:56
At George Ide we are seeing increasing numbers of cases involving Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) following a mild traumatic brain injury and/or post-concussion syndrome. Such cases a… Read More
2023-03-15 17:26
Since October 2008, all owners of commercial premises have been required to produce an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) giving an Energy Assessment Rating for their property when it is e… Read More
2023-03-13 10:55
The sad case of Celia Ward, a 77-year old cyclist killed by the actions of a pedestrian, Auriol Grey, hit the news headlines recently. In March 2023, Grey was sentenced to three years’… Read More
2022-11-29 14:39
Although the divorce law has recently been reformed so that blame no longer needs to be apportioned and cited as a reason for divorce, many clients are left feeling aggrieved when their marr… Read More
2022-11-14 15:11
On 5 October 2022, the High Court in London decided the claimant in AXX v. ZAJAC, a 29-year-old former firefighter who had been knocked off his bicycle in 2016, required the court’s pr… Read More
2022-10-03 10:55
April 2022 saw a major overhaul of the divorce law in England and Wales, the first such revision since the 1960’s. Under the new rules, no longer is it necessary to blame your spouse f… Read More
2022-09-27 12:38
Divorce marks a turning point in anyone’s life and represents a major change in many different aspects of a person’s life and, as such, the experience is different for everyone w… Read More
2022-09-19 15:39
From the outside, the job of a serious injury lawyer may seem very simple: we help and support each of our injured clients to win their case and obtain the best possible award of compensatio… Read More
2022-06-13 16:31
This summer, George Ide LLP is fundraising for local acquired brain injury charity Headway Sussex by pulling on our walking boots and striding out along part of the iconic South Downs Way.
T… Read More
2022-05-29 14:48
Imagine the following personal injury claim scenario: an injured claimant (C) tells medical experts he never goes outside without a crutch. Then, a year or so later, the defendant (D) produc… Read More
2022-05-29 13:34
As so often in life and the law, the head rules the heart when it comes to important decisions. This applies to judges faced with very difficult decisions to make, often for very deserving a… Read More
2022-05-20 11:22
Good evidence and advice from expert specialists proved the key to success for our Charles O’Brien in a recent complex personal injury case in which he secured a substantial sum for a… Read More
2022-04-27 11:33
This week is likely to see another major change in the law relating to marriage in England and Wales with the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 likely to receive Royal as… Read More
2022-04-25 09:52
In our experience, insurance companies are increasingly seeking to prove that those claiming to have sustained serious personal injuries have been “fundamentally dishonest”. If i… Read More
2022-04-05 11:54
For years, family law practitioners have been campaigning for a change to the divorce law in England and Wales. The old system, which had been law since the early 70’s, stipulated that… Read More
2022-03-08 15:38
On 29 January 2022, amendments were made to the Highway Code to seek to improve safety (in particular) for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. The changes followed a public consultation… Read More
2021-11-30 12:47
When it comes to e-scooters there are two important distinctions to be made: those that are privately owned and those that are rented. The law currently treats them very differently.
The dif… Read More
2021-11-30 12:41
On 22 October 2021 the High Court in London gave judgment in the case of Lauren Parker (LP) v Clive McClaren (CM). LP, then aged 23, was on a night out with friends in York city center at 11… Read More
2021-11-30 12:36
Whilst out cycling in December 2015, I was knocked off my bike by a motorist who failed to see me as he pulled out onto a roundabout. My right ankle was crushed in the accident, and I was r… Read More
2021-11-30 12:35
On 19 October 2021 the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s decision that a child’s compensation should be reduced by the “unusually low” figure of 10%.
On 17 Octo… Read More
2021-11-29 12:34
NEW FREE PARENTING GUIDE OFFERED TO SEPARATING FAMILIES IN LOCATION
Tina Day and Alice Leadbeatter from George Ide are offering the guide for free to local families who are divorcing or… Read More
2021-10-26 14:38
Have you ever considered taking your salary, inheritance or any other lump sum you may have received and hiding it all under your bed as cash?
If you have, you are not alone. For many people… Read More
2021-10-26 13:51
Paul Fretwell, Head of George Ide’s personal injury team, was privileged to accompany his former client and below knee amputee, Rusty Brown, on his walk up Ben Nevis on 13 September 20… Read More
2021-07-29 09:26
It has been over 16 months since we entered the first lock down, and many of us have become dab hands at video calls on platforms we hadn’t even heard of before March 2020. Zoom, Teams… Read More
2021-07-29 09:17
As a Land Owner you may presume that you own not only the surface of your land, but also everything ‘right up to the heavens and down to the centre of the earth’ (or if you want… Read More
2021-07-10 09:38
If you take a lease of commercial premises it will usually be a ”FRI”, or full repairing and insuring lease.
It surprises many people to learn that a tenant entering into a FRI l… Read More
2021-05-20 09:42
I have been a mediator for 6 years and am trained to consult directly with children in mediation. I have always acknowledged the importance of parents listening to and taking account of chil… Read More
2021-05-19 13:20
It is a traumatic experience for any parent if your child has been involved in an accident. Injuries resulting from an accident can have a major impact on the child’s wellbeing and lon… Read More
2021-05-13 13:58
The Government has launched a scheme to contribute up to £500 towards family mediation, as part of its COVID recovery plan. In order to encourage families to avoid court, vouchers wort… Read More
2021-05-05 08:38
As we welcome May and hopefully a further step back to normality, the family team at George Ide are focusing on the benefits of Family Mediation on relationship breakdown or divorce.
Our acc… Read More
2021-03-24 10:24
The decision of the High Court on 11 March 2021 in the case of Vincent v Walker provides a useful insight into how Judges think and why personal injury claims are won or lost. Here, a pedest… Read More
2021-03-23 14:12
“Confess and avoid”. This is one piece of advice that I received early in my career, and has stood me in good stead.
This is best illustrated by an example. Picture the scene. I… Read More
2021-03-23 14:05
People are occasionally killed or seriously injured when struck by a cricket ball. As we approach the cricket season, the 2020 case of Lewis v Wandsworth strikes a note of caution for any ob… Read More
2021-02-03 14:31
Charles O’Brien, Senior Solicitor, has secured a six figure settlement for a passenger who suffered significant injuries when involved in a road traffic collision when her driver hit a… Read More
2021-01-29 11:20
The government has confirmed that its long-awaited whiplash reforms are due to come into force in May 2021, having been delayed several times, partly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Th… Read More
2020-12-18 11:51
Landlords of domestic private rented properties are undoubtedly au fait with the requirements to have a valid Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) confirming the Energy Efficiency Rating o… Read More
2020-12-02 11:11
On 9th December 2020 we are having a new telephone system installed and this might cause some temporary difficulty in communication.
On 14th December 2020 all staff currently based at our Li… Read More
2020-12-01 16:02
Good Divorce week is an annual campaign organised by Resolution to promote practical and constructive solutions to divorcing couples. This year’s week focuses on the benefits of gettin… Read More
2020-11-30 16:01
If you have suffered any kind of personal injury where someone else was at fault, you could be in a position to make a legal claim for compensation. However, making a claim can be a complica… Read More
2020-11-23 14:02
The purpose of the personal injury claims process is to restore the individual, so far as possible, to the position they were in before the accident. The Rehabilitation Code 2015 provides a… Read More
2020-11-11 17:21
It is important that when considering the settlement of a claim for compensation thought is given to any impact the claimant might suffer to any means tested benefits they might be in receip… Read More
2020-11-11 17:04
I was interested to read two articles in The Times (29.10.2020) which serve to underline some of the hazards of the road/path.
The first of these is interesting in the context of the Governm… Read More
2020-11-09 17:16
Having capacity to make decisions for yourself is something many of us, without realising, take for granted on a daily basis. For many suffering with a brain injury after an accident… Read More
2020-11-03 12:41
This year’s Road Safety Week , between 16th and 22nd November, focuses on “No Need To Speed”. This is a profoundly important message. As personal injury lawyers representin… Read More
2020-11-02 10:53
When we think about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society, our minds will naturally go first to the economy and intense financial challenges being faced by individuals, businesses a… Read More
2020-10-29 15:18
We are delighted to announce that our partner and Head of personal injury, Paul Fretwell, has again been included in Band 1 of this year’s Chambers & Partners directory. Commenting… Read More
2020-10-26 17:00
In 2019, cycling was on the wane. After an enormous boost in the popularity of cycling following successful showings in the 2012 Olympics, and years of growth for cycling, things were really… Read More
2020-10-23 15:11
Charles O’Brien, a Senior Solicitor in our personal injury department, has recently settled a potentially complex claim arising out of a fatal road traffic collision for a six figure s… Read More
2020-10-14 16:19
The Government has signalled its intention to give priority to cyclists and other vulnerable road users (pedestrians and horse riders) over vehicles. Plans are already afoot to amend the Hig… Read More
2020-10-14 09:28
On 9 October 2020 the Court of Appeal, in the case of Swift v Carpenter, handed down a long- awaited judgement on housing claims in personal injury cases. The original trial judge had awarde… Read More
2020-10-07 15:05
E-scooters have become a common sight on our pavements, roads and cycle lanes during Covid. Although many e-scooter riders are undoubtedly sensible and cautious, the author recently saw two… Read More
2020-10-06 10:43
Paul Fretwell, head of George Ide LLP’s personal injury department, has secured a substantial six figure compensation award for a client who sustained multiple, life threatening injuri… Read More
2020-10-05 09:03
Paul Fretwell, Head of George Ide LLP’s personal injury team, has just secured a seven figure compensation settlement for a motorcyclist who suffered an above knee amputation in a road… Read More
2020-07-14 05:34
If you have recently visited us in Chichester at our Lion House offices, you may have noticed a ‘for sale’ sign outside – it signals a forthcoming change for our firm that… Read More
2020-05-13 11:05
WOW! Who else feels like they have been on the fastest roller coaster, steepest log flume and through the most powerful car wash all at once? Welcome to COVID-19 the public health crisis 202… Read More
2020-05-11 10:04
Our Private client team have been working remotely and working hard endeavouring to offer support to our existing and many new clients. During this extremely difficult time, we are continuin… Read More
2020-05-01 12:49
Since the introduction of the Government’s ‘Stay at home, stay safe’ policy to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, those of us who are able to work from home have done so. Howeve… Read More
2020-04-24 15:38
Since the introduction of the Government’s ‘Stay at home, stay safe’ policy to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, those of us who are able to work from home have done so. Howeve… Read More
2020-04-17 07:05
At George Ide LLP, we recognise the extraordinary work being undertaken by our NHS and keyworkers every day in this Coronavirus crisis. We want to take this opportunity by showing our apprec… Read More
2020-04-01 13:23
As property lawyers we spend a great deal of time ensuring that when contracts are exchanged, it is on clear precise terms and all parties know exactly what they need to do to make sure comp… Read More
2020-03-25 16:05
In common with most businesses we are doing our utmost to support the government’s efforts to deal with the challenge posed by Covid-19.
For this reason the vast majority of our staff… Read More
2020-03-24 08:41
We are living in unprecedented and challenging times. Your children are the most important thing for you to protect; we would urge you to put their welfare and safety at the forefront of you… Read More
2020-03-18 12:25
As a law firm it remains business as usual for George Ide LLP and the vast majority of the legal profession. Transactional work and will continue and the courts will remain, for the foreseea… Read More
2020-02-24 09:51
One of the things that we get asked as Real Estate Solicitors is to help our Landlord Clients get Tenants into occupation of their commercial premises within a matter of days. Ev… Read More
2020-02-06 16:45
When purchasing, selling, leasing or mortgaging either commercial or residential property, you may come across certain issues during your transaction which cause you concern, or worse, might… Read More
2020-01-17 15:41
Although Brexit is not yet fully settled, much economic uncertainty has been removed by the resounding victory of the Conservative Party in the General Election on 12th December 2019.
So wha… Read More
2020-01-17 15:35
How do our Courts assess compensation for personal injury and loss?
It is a common misapprehension that people with devastating life changing injuries are entitled to £1 million- plus… Read More
2019-12-18 09:08
Once upon a time defamation was all but restricted to the rich and famous who would do battle with the mainstream media. Now the use of social media means that the risk of defaming someone i… Read More
2019-12-13 10:39
Earlier this year it was revealed that Lloyds Bank found a significant number of documents in its ‘Safe Custody’ storage service, including around 9,000 wills. The storage facili… Read More
2019-12-06 15:54
Christmas is coming around; a general election is approaching, and it is the turn of the family department at George Ide to put something interesting and innovative together for you lovely r… Read More
2019-11-22 09:55
Leases granted after 13 October 2003 for a term of more than seven years are compulsorily registerable with HM Land Registry. As a Landlord you may think that this is purely a Tenant’s… Read More
2019-11-18 13:50
This week is the Brake charity’s Road Safety Week, a good opportunity for us all, as road users, to think about how safely we drive, ride, walk or run.
The nature and extent of our dut… Read More
2019-11-08 09:23
When you hear the term “Stamp Duty”, you may automatically think of Stamp Duty Land Tax, the tax you pay on the acquisition of a “land interest”, such as your house… Read More
2019-11-04 09:14
The pituitary gland is located in the brain behind the bridge of the nose. It is only about the size of a pea – the frontal lobe part of the brain is the biggest part of the pituitary… Read More
2019-10-28 12:11
Many of us will be following the heroics of the England rugby team and wishing them well for Saturday’s final – but rugby, as a full contact sport involving heavy body collisions… Read More
2019-10-11 14:30
Our prime concern, as personal injury lawyers, is the wellbeing and quality of life of our injured clients and their families. An important aspect of this is empowering those with a life-cha… Read More
2019-10-07 08:58
The knotty subject of Japanese knotweed has been featured in this column before, from a variety of perspectives – it is a minefield for the seller of a property. If you have the plant… Read More
2019-09-27 14:42
Anyone who has applied for a grant of probate will know the original will must be sent to the probate registry – but what happens if the original will cannot be found?
If a copy of the… Read More
2019-09-20 08:07
Prospective clients looking for a law firm may find the Legal Services Consumer Panel’s Tracker Survey of 2019 interesting reading. The report is based on findings from a YouGov s… Read More
2019-09-16 13:32
Most commercial leases are drafted to benefit landlords, particularly regarding repair, condition and decoration. Often, leases are fully repairing, obliging a tenant to upkeep, repair, and… Read More
2019-09-03 07:52
When buying a property, the standard deposit expected on exchange of contracts is 10 per cent of the purchase price. Of course, the nature of a deposit is to show a buyer’s good intent… Read More
2019-08-23 09:42
In 1944 a spinal injury centre dedicated solely to the treatment of severely disabled people was opened by the Ministry of Health at the former Ministry of Pensions Hospital, now the Stoke M… Read More
2019-08-15 15:15
Many of us know that, if we have an accident in the UK that to some extent was the fault of another driver, we may be able to make a claim against the insurer of that vehicle or driver. But… Read More
2019-08-09 10:14
Benjamin Franklin said that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes.
However, taxes can be minimised with better organisation, the full use of allowances and taking appropriate… Read More
2019-08-01 11:01
The recent trial of a cyclist who faces a £100,000 bill for costs after injuring a pedestrian is one that is of great interest to me, a personal injury lawyer and keen cyclist.
A… Read More
2019-07-29 10:48
Digital assets are becoming increasingly prominent in our day to day lives. We bank with them, shop with them and even share our lives on them but a survey by YouGov revealed a rather worryi… Read More
2019-07-17 06:48
The increasing availability online of all types of advice has undoubtedly encouraged many people to ‘go it alone’ when dealing with a wide variety of issues.
As solicitors, all t… Read More
2019-07-12 09:36
Stress in the workplace – why employers should be anxious
Earlier this year I read a troubling article in the Law Society Gazette stating one in 15 junior lawyers had suicidal thoughts… Read More
2019-07-05 08:34
The recent case of Rogerson -v- Bolsover District Council in the Court of Appeal demonstrates that determining which of the parties is required to prove their case is not as straightforward… Read More
2019-06-28 11:35
The British legal system is the product of centuries of evolution in law-making. There are laws that remain valid dating back as far as the Magna Carta and UK lawmakers are not always quick… Read More
2019-06-26 07:26
Unfortunately there can be no doubt that property fraud is on the rise so, if you are an owner, it is important to remain vigilant to protect yourself and your property from increasingly sop… Read More
2019-06-17 09:19
If you have been gifted a property or have acquired one at a significantly reduced price, you may wonder at your good fortune. What you may not have considered, however, are the potential im… Read More
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