The not-so-ordinary meaning of ‘ordinarily resident’
Jen McMillan unpacks the Court’s narrow interpretation of ‘ordinarily resident’ and provides valuable practice notes and updates on residential land purchasing.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min readJen McMillan unpacks the Court’s narrow interpretation of ‘ordinarily resident’ and provides valuable practice notes and updates on residential land purchasing.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min readRecent Supreme Court decision confirms solicitors have an obligation to advise clients on obvious practical implications of transactions which are the subject of advice.
By Paul Kozub and Natalie Sullivan - 3 min readCourts have held that a solicitor’s role can extend to advising on and severing joint tenancies where applicable.
By Sophie Duffy and Charu Stevenson - 4 min readSolicitors can work with an expert to narrow the issues on which the opinion is provided so that the report is directly relevant to the…
By Matthew Harding and Kaveetha Kumar - 3 min readAlthough courts have a protective role in such settlement approval applications, particular care must nonetheless be taken by those acting for vulnerable parties. By ALEXANDRA…
By Alexandra Bartlett - 3 min readEnsure your client has capacity; consider an informal will in appropriate cases. By PETER MORAN and TOBY BLYTH.
By Peter Moran and Toby Blyth - 4 min readKeep client lunches focused on building relationships not taking instructions or providing advice. By MELISSA FENTON and CRAIG HOLLAND.
By Melissa Fenton and Craig Holland - 4 min readSolicitors, whatever their level of expertise, must give attention to the issues considered by counsel and not blindly accept counsel’s advice. By MATTHEW HARDING and…
By Matthew Harding and Kaveetha Kumar - 3 min readSolicitors must be conscious of the difference between financial and legal advice and know when to advise a client of the need to obtain independent…
By Toby Blyth - 4 min readProtect yourself against a client’s anger towards their ex-partner – it can lead to the client looking for someone to blame and a subsequent negligence…
By Kristy Nunn and Felicity Wardhaugh - 4 min readClaims against solicitors by disappointed beneficiaries on the basis of delay in will preparation are on the increase. By RAY WARD and PETER MORAN.
By Ray Ward and Peter Moran - 3 min readThe direct costs for a law practice of a professional negligence claim can include payment of an excess, a possible increase in professional indemnity insurance…
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min readPrenuptial agreements are a high risk area for lawyers if detailed advice is not provided. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min read