Does Stamp Duty Apply?
Buying a property can be a stressful time, property views, renovations, taxes and all sorts, but you may be wondering
From ‘scary lawyers’ to ‘approachable law’
In 2018, we started designing a LawTech solution alongside our national legal consumer research where we consulted and worked with
Law Firm Comparison Study Finds Hope of Helping Users Searching For The Right Lawyers
Legal Utopia – a LawTech start-up making access to law and lawyers easier – collaborated with The Data Lab at
What are GDPR regulations?
In recent news WhatsApp was issued a fine of €225m (£193m) from Ireland’s data watchdog, for breaching EU data protection
Will Electronic Documents Ever Have the Same Impact as its Paper Counterparts in Trade?
The Law Commission announced a consultation on proposals to allow for electronic versions of documents, such as bills of lading
What is a conservation area and how does it affect permitted developments?
Often when individuals are developing their property they require planning permission from the local planning authority (LPA). However, there are
How do I serve a document?
Delivering a legal document and bringing it to the attention of the recipient is referred to as ‘serving’ a document.
How does case allocation work in court?
Cases in civil hearings are allocated to one of three different claim tracks depending on the amount being claimed, the
What are the different stages in a civil proceedings?
The stages within a civil proceedings depends on the complexity of the case and the applications the parties submit throughout
What is a default Registered Office Address and why are they used?
In England and Wales, all incorporated Companies are required to have a registered office address (ROA). This is the location
What is the SQE and how will it affect entry into the legal profession?
What is the SQE? The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a new system of exams prospective solicitors can take before
