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  • Over 6 million Britons involved in land disputes with neighbours

    According to a recent report by Churchill Home Insurance Claims around 6.6 million Britons have been involved in a land dispute with neighbours.

    The placement of fences, walls, and hedges cause the most issues when it comes to boundary disputes, followed by things such as overhanging trees and access issues.

    The report added that the average area that neighbours argue about is usually a little over 2 percent, or 27.5 square feet, of an average garden and about a fifth of boundary disputes are concern less than 10 square feet of land.

    We have successfully helped clients resolve boundary disagreements by way of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation, and ultimately court action.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Jury in the USA rules against Amber heard in defamation suit brought by Johnny Depp

    Last week, a jury in the USA ruled against Amber Heard in a defamation suit brought on by Johnny Depp for an article she wrote in The Washington Post about domestic abuse. Depp claimed Heard had defamed him when she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse”.

    The jury awarded Depp damages of a total of $15 million – $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.

    The outcome of this case was different from a libel case that Depp brought, and lost in England, against The Sun for having called him a “wife-beater” in one of its articles in 2020.

    In England, the burden of proof lay with The Sun to prove that Depp was a “wife-beater”, but in the US, it was Depp who had to persuade the jury that Heard not only defamed him, but did so with malice.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Johnny Depp suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for ‘defamation by implication’

    Johnny Depp’s is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for “defamation by implication” over a 2018 article in The Washington Post in which she called herself a “public figure representing domestic abuse”.  She also stated “I felt the full force of our culture’s wrath for women who speak out. I had the rare vantage point of seeing, in real time, how institutions protect men accused of abuse.”

     

    She did not mention Depp or any other alleged perpetrator by name but according to Depp’s complaint, the above statements amount to defamation anyway, derailing his career and “incalculably” damaging his reputation.

     

    Both Depp and Heard are expected to testify at the trial, scheduled for six weeks.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Congratulations to Emily Lamb who ran 31km for charity, in aid of Refuge

    Congratulations to Emily Lamb who ran 31km for charity, in aid of Refuge

    Associate solicitor, Emily Lamb, helped raise money for Refuge Charity by running 31km in 31 days.

    Refuge opened the world’s first refuge in Chiswick, West London, in 1971. It is now the country’s largest single provider of specialist accommodation and support to women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse. On any given day Refuge supports more than 6,000 women, children and men.

    Refuge provides emergency accommodation through a national network of refuges, alongside many other specialist services, including the freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247. Refuge also offers community-based outreach services, culturally specific services and a team of independent domestic violence advocates (IDVAs), which supports women at the highest risk of serious injury or homicide. Refuge also runs award-winning media and advertising campaigns to raise public awareness of the issue and campaigns and lobbies for better provision for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

  • Sign up for a free Will during Dr. Kershaw’s April Will Month

    Wrigley Claydon Solicitors have once again partnered with Dr Kershaw’s Hospice to provide the community with access to Will writing services whilst raising vital funds for patient care. This gives those who haven’t yet got a will the opportunity to access the expertise of local solicitors whilst supporting the Hospice.

    Rachel Damianou at Wrigley Claydon Solicitors explains: “Everyone should have a will and making a will under this scheme is a great way to sort out your own affairs whilst benefiting a really worth while local charity.”

     

    With the slogan, ‘Make a Will, Make a Difference,’ Dr Kershaw’s Will Month
    takes place throughout April.

    Hospice Community Engagement Team Leader, Lillie Winterbottom, adds: “A Last Will and Testament is your way of telling everyone what should happen to your money, possessions, property and who should care for you children or pets after you pass away. Throughout April, selected solicitors are offering to help you write your Will, giving their expertise completely free of charge, asking instead that you make a difference towards patient care at our Hospice. All you have to do is look at the list of solicitors who have partnered with us on our website, contact your chosen solicitor to make an appointment for in April, mentioning Dr Kershaw’s Will Month, and then make a donation to the Hospice directly with your solicitor.”

    Making a Will with one of the hospice’s supporting solicitors is free of charge. However, to support patient care there is a suggested minimum donation of £75 for a single Will, £100 for a Mirror Will, and £50 for a Codicil. The solicitors taking part in the scheme are waiving their fees for simple Wills, However if there is a more complex requirement there may also be an additional fee to pay them. Your solicitor will be able to advise of this once an appointment has been made.

    To make an appointment, or discuss any aspect of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney or Probate, phone Rachel Damianou on 0161 624 6811 or email rld@wrigleyclaydon.com

  • Francis House ‘Chick Knit’ Appeal

    Francis House ‘Chick Knit’ Appeal

    Every year, thousands of little woolly chicks and bunnies flock into Francis House, knitted by crafty supporters from across the world.

    The chicks are filled with a donated chocolate egg each and sold in schools, stores and businesses all across Greater Manchester to raise funds for the hospice.

    The hospice needs over £33m a year to keep doors open, and is heavily dependant on donations to reach that target.

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    Louise Partland, PA to Senior Partner, Vijay Srivastava, has been knitting Easter Bunnies, Chicks and Bees for charity. The proceeds will go to the Francis House ‘Chick Knit’ Appeal, where Vijay is a trustee of the charity.

    In 2019 we raised £207.00, and we have not been able to raise any money in the last two years due to Covid.

    So this year we want to be bigger! If you would like to place an order, get in touch with Louise at lgp@wrigleyclaydon.com

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    Easter bunny or bee
    These come with an empty plastic shell which fits a crème egg or you can fill with another small gift if you prefer.  (Suggested donation £2.00)

    Easter chick cover
    These cover a chocolate orange or bath bomb as an alternative gift (or for Emily a bun cover! suggested donation £3.00)

    Small Easter chick
    These come with an empty plastic shell which fits a crème egg or you can fill with another small gift if you prefer. (suggested donation £5.00)

    You can also puchase crème eggs at the same time @ £0.40 per egg.

  • The Voice pop star Bo Bruce wins court fight against her viscount brother over £2m inheritance

    The Voice UK 2012 runner-up Bo Bruce, whose real name is Lady Catherine Anna Brudenell-Bruce has won a case in the High Court in London against her viscount brother, Thomas Brudenell-Bruce in a dispute over their multi-million-pound inheritance.

    Their mother, Lady Rosamond, the former Countess of Cardigan, left her estate to her two children in equal shares following her divorce from David Brudenell-Bruce, the Earl of Cardigan, which included the £2 million six-bedroomed Leigh Hill House.

    The court heard that ten years after her death, the brother who was named administrator of their mother’s estate – had still not sold the house and shared the inheritance with his sister.

    When she signed with Mercury Records Lady Catherine agreed to step aside as co-executor and allow her brother to administer their mother’s estate. However, the court heard she changed her mind in 2015 because after three years the house had not been sold and she was in desperate need of money.

    She has spent ten years trying to force her brother to sell up or buy her out of the house, where he still lives, but claimed he did nothing.

    Ms Bruce sued her brother and won leaving the court to appoint an executor of her late mother’s estate and paving the way for her to sell the home and receive her split of the inheritance.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Changes to the Highway Code: What you need to know and how it affects you

    The Highway Code has updated its rules to make the roads safer for the most vulnerable road users and to encourage more cycling and walking in a safe way.

    Cyclists are not obliged to use cycle lanes even if one is available. The code, which has made this rule clearer but hasn’t changed it, says cyclists should “exercise their judgement”.

    The rulebook outlines that drivers should not turn into a junction if to do so they would have to stop or swerve a cyclist, horse rider or vulnerable road user.

    In slow moving traffic, cyclists and pedestrians may pass the traffic and drivers should allow this.

    Drivers should also allow more room for cyclists when overtaking them i.e. 1.5m.

    A further key rule which has been introduced is the risk-based hierarchy which gives priority to vulnerable road users.

    Road users who pose the greatest risk have been given the greater responsibility to minimise the risk for those more vulnerable.

    The hierarchy is as follows:

    • Pedestrians
    • Cyclists
    • Horse riders
    • Motorcyclists
    • Cars
    • Vans and minibuses
    • Large passenger vehicles and heavy goods vehicles

    It means, for example, that when a car is turning into a road, they should stop to let pedestrians cross.

    Our Personal Injury Department has successfully helped clients who have suffered from injury and have successfully secured significant sums of compensation for them. We are accredited by the Law Society as being specialists in this field.

     

    Suffering an injury can have serious implications on you and your livelihood.  Our Personal Injury solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in injury department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Prince Harry in legal battle over right to pay for UK police protection

    Prince Harry is seeking judicial review of a government decision that barred him from personally paying for police protection for him and his family while in the UK.

    In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle formally stepped back from their duties with the royal family meaning they also forfeited taxpayer-funded police protection.

    A  statement from Prince Harry’s legal team stated that Prince Harry first offered to personally pay for UK police protection for him and his family in January 2020, but that “offer was dismissed.” A second attempt by Prince Harry was also denied.

    The statement continued “He remains willing to cover the cost of security, as not to impose on the British taxpayer. The goal for Prince Harry has been simple — to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the UK so his children can know his home country.”

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • Chinese broadcaster PPTV ordered to pay £156m to Premier League

    Mr Justice Fraser, sitting in the High Court has ruled that PPLive Sports International, a broadcaster based in Hong Kong must pay more than £150m to the Premier League.

    PPLive signed a deal with the Premier League to show both live and delayed football matches and game highlights across China. The deal was set to run for three seasons starting in 2019, however, the Premier League terminated the agreement in September 2020 and said they were owed two instalments from PPLive that totalled nearly £157m.

    The Judge said that the Premier League was entitled to a “summary judgement” i.e- one without a trial because PPLive had “no real prospect” of defending the claim.

    He added that “none of the defences advanced” had anything other than ”fanciful prospects of success”.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811 (Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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