LITIGATE vs EXPEDIATE: Requests for Particulars
What’s the first thing some lawyers do when they receive a Statement of Claim? They ask for particulars. Even if they are already aware...
Beware the self-executing clause
Contracts, which includes leases, entered into after 1 July 2018 with self-executing (also called ipso facto) clauses are now subject to...
Why not arbitration?
Arbitration agreements and the process of arbitrating disputes are often much maligned by lawyers. There are cries of "You'll be...
LawPORT - the evolution of legal services
Here at Anderssen Lawyers we are excited to have officially launched our innovative new online service, LawPORT - the evolution of legal...
Presenting at the QELA Intensive
It was a pleasure presenting with James Houston of Counsel and Philip Haines from BMT WBM at the QELA Regional Intensive Seminar over the...
Caveats - 15 pertinent comments
A caveat is one method by which a creditor may compel payment of outstanding debts by a debtor, or any guarantor of the debtor's...
Currency periods of approvals
The Planning Act 2016 came into effect on 3 July 2017 replacing the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA). It changes the all-important...
