Sydney Mitchell News

Feb

2021

Father fends off son's claim to half his home – High Court cautionary tale

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Those who don't have big enough incomes to raise the mortgage finance they need to buy a home are often tempted to include the name of a better-off friend or loved one on the title deeds. As a High Court case showed, however, such a step can have...

Feb

2021

Commercial contracts undermined by Lockdown – Where do losses fall?

Written by Roy Colaba

Lockdowns put into force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have rendered many commercial contracts unprofitable if not entirely inoperable. In a guideline case, the High Court considered where unforeseen losses arising under a local authority...

Jan

2021

COVID-19 – Ruling underlines desperate impact on care home residents

Written by Tracy Creed

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it is becoming increasingly hard to see where the balance of harm lies between the risk of exposing care home residents to a life-threatening virus and compromising their most basic quality of life. The Court of...

Dec

2020

Merry Christmas to all from Sydney Mitchell LLP

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Nov

2020

Divorce and the increasing use of arbitration – Court of Appeal test case

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic it has become even more popular to seek resolution of financial issues arising from divorce via private arbitration rather than formal court proceedings – but to what extent are arbitration awards binding and enforceable...

Oct

2020

Top Tier for Sydney Mitchell in 2021 Legal 500

Written by Karen Moores

Sydney Mitchell is recognised again in the Top Tier of the Legal 500 for our Contentious Probate team and our new Immigration department has joined the ranks in tier 2; with Andre Minnaar, Melissa Southall and Emma-Louise Hewitt recognised as rising...

Sep

2020

Baljit Chohan - New Partner for Sydney Mitchell LLP

Written by Fahmida Ismail

Sydney Mitchell LLP, Top Tier Legal 500 Law Firm, is delighted to announce that Baljit Chohan has joined the firm as a Corporate and Commercial Partner. Baljit will lead the Corporate and Commercial Team based in Birmingham. Baljit has worked for...

Sep

2020

SYDNEY MITCHELL LLP SHORTLISTED IN SOLIHULL CHAMBER AWARDS 2020

Written by Karen Moores

Sydney Mitchell LLP, Top Tier Legal 500 Law Firm, has been short-listed for 2020 Solihull Chamber of Commerce Awards in the Large Firm of the Year category. Senior Partner, Karen Moores, commented: We are delighted that the firm has been...

Jul

2020

Chancellor revealed plans to help the UK housing and jobs market

Written by Adam Oleskow

On Wednesday 8 July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a mini budget with some welcomed help for the housing sector, hospitality and jobs market. He delivered a plan to help boost the UK's economy hoping the help will improve matters as the UK comes...

Jul

2020

SYDNEY MITCHELL INVEST IN SENIOR APPOINTMENTS

Written by Karen Moores

Sydney Mitchell LLP, Top Tier Legal 500 Law Firm, is pleased to announce senior appointments despite the challenges that coronavirus and lockdown has brought to the legal sector. Karen Moores, Senior Partner, Sydney Mitchell LLP, commented: We all...

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Sydney Mitchell News

Father fends off son's claim to half his home – High Court cautionary tale

Commercial contracts undermined by Lockdown – Where do losses fall?

COVID-19 – Ruling underlines desperate impact on care home residents

Merry Christmas to all from Sydney Mitchell LLP

Divorce and the increasing use of arbitration – Court of Appeal test case

Top Tier for Sydney Mitchell in 2021 Legal 500

Baljit Chohan - New Partner for Sydney Mitchell LLP

SYDNEY MITCHELL LLP SHORTLISTED IN SOLIHULL CHAMBER AWARDS 2020

Chancellor revealed plans to help the UK housing and jobs market

SYDNEY MITCHELL INVEST IN SENIOR APPOINTMENTS

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