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The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a developer in a significant planning law case concerning the discharge of conditions attached to a grant of outline planning permission . The ruling provides important clarification on how planning authorities...
Service update: Unfortunately, Willett & Co no longer offer family law services . If you need assistance with divorce , financial remedy , or pre-nuptial agreements , please seek a specialist family solicitor. We continue...
A homeowner has been awarded more than £423,000 in damages after the High Court ruled that his new-build property was constructed with unsuitable foundations , leading to significant structural problems. The case highlights the importance of...
A recent High Court decision has underlined the importance of being aware of strict procedural time limits in arbitration proceedings. The Court ruled that an appeal against an arbitration award was out of time under the Arbitration Act 1996 , and...
As Stress Awareness Week 2025 (3–7 November) begins, employers across the UK are being reminded that work-related stress is not just a wellbeing concern - it is a legal health and safety issue. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is...
🎃 Happy Halloween from Willett & Co Solicitors! 👻 The team at Willett & Co Solicitors has been getting into the Halloween spirit with some early spooky celebrations in the office! Our talented resident baker, Christine , once...
Service update: Unfortunately, Willett & Co no longer offer family law services . If you need assistance with divorce , financial remedy , or pre-nuptial agreements , please seek a specialist family solicitor. We continue to advise on private...
With the Employment Rights Bill expected to become law in the near future, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has opened four public consultations to gather views on how specific provisions of the Bill should be implemented in practice. The...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new online tool to help businesses determine whether their projects qualify as Research and Development (R&D) for tax relief purposes. R&D tax reliefs are designed to support UK companies investing in...
Although Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) from Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) was abolished with effect from 1 June 2024, cases dealing with its availability are still working their way through the courts. Recently, two purchasers of a house with an attached...