What is BIM? Building Information Modelling (“BIM”) is a concept that originates in the USA, but is now being increasingly used in the UK. Although there is no standard accepted definition of “BIM”, in the UK reference is often made … Continue reading →

Trees in a garden can be attractive and also provide other benefits including the comfort of shade.  Problems arise if a landowner allows the trees to encroach from his land onto the property of a neighbour.  To permit such encroachment … Continue reading →

At the Designer Breakfasts session on 19 June, our Nigel Calvert explained some of the different tools designers have at their disposal to help protect their interests and maximise what they can earn from their work. The below is a … Continue reading →

The Act came into force in July of last year amidst great concern from the business community that its drafting was too wide so as to render even the most innocent of transactions as potentially corrupt. The government, keen to … Continue reading →

One of the most common statements that we as solicitors hear from new clients is along the lines, “There is no contract”. It is an understandable impression, but it is frequently wrong.  If you buy a newspaper in a shop, you … Continue reading →