Shalish is an experienced dispute resolution solicitor who joined the firm in 2002 ago upon qualifying as a solicitor and provides a proactive approach whilst retaining the personal touch to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. He acts on behalf of both private individuals and commercial clients. He can assist and advise at any stage of a dispute including mediation through to court action and injunctions. Shalish is a keen sportsman, regularly playing cricket and five-a-side football and also watching live sport. He enjoys city breaks and takes great pleasure in sampling different cuisines from around the world. Shalish is fluent in Gujarati and will happily represent those for whom Guajarati is the first language, in English. He is also happy to offer his services as a translator to our clients as necessary. What clients say about Shalish: “We feel the service was perfect and found our solicitor, Shalish Mehta, very professional and helpful in all aspects”

6 steps to take when you have a boundary dispute with your neighbour

Dealing with a boundary dispute with your neighbour can be a delicate situation. Here are some steps to consider : 1. Review Property Documents: Examine your deeds and any  surveys. Familiarise yourself with local laws and regulations related to property boundaries. 2. Document Everything: Keep a record of all communication, including dates, times, and details…

Actor Noel Clarke seeks £10m in defamation case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke has vowed to push ahead with his £10 million libel claim against The Guardian after a judge’s ruling on newspaper articles accusing Clarke of bullying and sexual misconduct against women. Clarke was suspended by Bafta in light of the allegations, his film and TV projects were axed, and he was “cancelled” by the entertainment industry, the High Court was told. He…

World Snooker Tour threatens legal action against five of its own players

The World Snooker Tour (“WST”) has threatened legal action against five of its own players for breach of contract if they take part in a non-sanctioned event in Macau. Former world champions Mark Selby and John Higgins, this year’s world champion Luca Brecel, Ali Carter and  Thepchaiya Un-Nooh have all pulled out of the WST’s Northern…

McLaren seeks at least $23 million in damages from Alex Palou

It has been reported that McLaren is seeking at least $23m from IndyCar champion Alex Palou after the driver reneged on his contract for 2024. According to a claim filed in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales Commercial Court, Palou had agreed that he had “no outstanding obligation…

LIV golfer Patrick Reed files defamation lawsuit against Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee

LIV Golf League player Patrick Reed’s $750 million defamation claims against the Golf Channel, several of its commentators and other golf writers and media outlets, has been dismissed by a Judge in Florida. Reed had complained that the defendants had been “spreading lies” about him during the battle between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. The…

HMRC files a bankruptcy petition against former Liverpool and England footballer, John Barnes

The HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) have filed a bankruptcy petition against former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes after alleging that Barnes owes them £238,000. A judge considered Barnes’ case at a hearing at the Insolvency & Companies Court in London earlier this month. Barnes’ barrister advised the Court that Barnes was on a salary of £200,000 from…

Millionaire husband and wife accuse their nephew of ‘stealing’ £4million Kensington mews home

King-Su Huang and her husband Michael Lee are involved in a bitter court case at Central London County Court against their own nephew, Cheng-Jen Ku, over claims he has “stolen” their £4million Kensington mews home. Despite the home being bought in their nephew’s name, Mrs Huang alleges that she was always the rightful owner. She claims…

Three brothers win court battle with tennis coach sister over mother’s £1m will

Three brothers, David, Nino and Remo Rea have succeeded at the High Court in a claim against their sister, Rita Rea when the brothers were cut out of their mother’s will. Their mother Anna left nearly all her estate, totalling circa £1m to her daughter in 2016, however, the Judge said the evidence suggested Rita…