Laura Crook joins the Residential Property Team

We are pleased to confirm that Laura Crook has joined the Residential Property Team. Laura is a qualified Property Lawyer, having obtained a Master’s Degree in Law at the University of Wolverhampton. She has 6 years’ experience in residential conveyancing work, and is an addition to the team at our Rugeley Office.

Latest News

Removal of Guttering Leads to Costly Court Battle

Disagreements between neighbours over where the boundary between their properties lies can ultimately lead to litigation costs far exceeding the value of the land in question. In a widely reported case, the removal of guttering that allegedly overhung a...

Retired Businessman's Final Will Ruled Invalid

Having your will drawn up professionally by a qualified solicitor is always a sensible precaution, especially in later life. In a recent case, the High Court ruled that a retired businessman lacked testamentary capacity when he made a will less than three...

Company Owner's Negligible Value Claim Unsuccessful

When an asset falls in value to the point that it is almost worthless, it may be possible to make a negligible value claim under Section 24 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 . The asset will then be treated as if it had been sold and immediately...