Franchise Agreement – Termination

Posted by Craig Kelly on Feb 08, 2016 in Franchising | 0 comments

Franchise Agreement – Termination   Can a franchisor end a franchise agreement? It is common for franchisors to set out, in the franchise agreement, those circumstances when they are entitled to terminate a franchise agreement.  Termination is often reserved only for those circumstances which truly justify it, such as the following: (a) where the franchisee threatens… Read More &raquo

Statutory Demand

Posted by Craig Kelly on Feb 08, 2016 in Insolvency | 0 comments

Statutory Demands   What are they? The Insolvency Act 1986 provides for formal demands to be served upon a debtor when a sum of money is outstanding.  These demands can be served upon an individual or a company.   What do they mean? Serving a statutory demand may be a means of exerting pressure on… Read More &raquo

Bankruptcy Threshold – Increase

Posted by Craig Kelly on Feb 08, 2016 in Insolvency | 0 comments

Bankruptcy Threshold – Increase from 1 October 2015   The government has implemented a 700% increase in the bankruptcy threshold which must be met prior to creditors being able to present petitions at court.  This is expected to seriously reduce the amount of people being made bankrupt following the changes. After almost 20 years, the Government has hiked the amount over which… Read More &raquo

Posted by Craig Kelly on Nov 22, 2015 in Insolvency | 0 comments

Annulment of Bankruptcy   Annulment of your bankruptcy is possible by making an application to the Court.   Who can apply for annulment and when? You can apply for an annulment of your bankruptcy if: You have paid your debts, fees and expenses (or you have arranged to secure them); The bankruptcy order should never… Read More &raquo

Overview: Litigation Process

Posted by Craig Kelly on Aug 08, 2015 in Civil Litigation - Procedure | 0 comments

Overview: Litigation Process   Whilst it is true to say that ligation comes in a variety of forms and processes, it is possible to identify common themes that exist in almost all forms of claims before the courts.  Normally, claims follow what is known as a “Part 7” procedure through the court system in cases… Read More &raquo

Ilot -v- Mitson [2015] Court of Appeal

Posted by Craig Kelly on Aug 08, 2015 in Private Client | 0 comments

Ilot -v- Mitson [2015] Court of Appeal   In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal has made it easier for adult children to challenge wills and obtain reasonable provision. Melita Jackson left almost £500,000 to various charities and made no provision for her daughter, Heather Ilot.  In fact, Mrs Jackson specifically indicated that nothing should be… Read More &raquo

Section 21 Notice – Just get easier?

Posted by Craig Kelly on Jun 30, 2015 in Landlord and Tenant | 0 comments

Section 21 Notice – Just get easier?   In December 2013, the Court of Appeal in Spencer -v- Taylor [2013] made the law relating to service of a section 21 notice of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1988 much easier. When an assured shorthold tenancy ends without serving a section 21 notice, a landlord had… Read More &raquo

Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy

Posted by Craig Kelly on Jun 29, 2015 in Landlord and Tenant | 0 comments

Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy   Assured Shorthold Tenancies are subject to strict requirements for termination under the Housing Act 1988. Assured Shorthold Tenancies must be for an initial minimum term of 6 months from the date they are granted. After that, they may be renewed for further periods of time, or as is more… Read More &raquo

Overview: Inheritance Act Claims

Posted by Craig Kelly on Jun 29, 2015 in Private Client | 0 comments

Overview: Inheritance Act Claims   Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Have you been left very little or excluded from the will altogether? Were you financially dependent on the deceased? Has it been less than six months since probate was granted? The distribution of a deceased’s estate, big or small,… Read More &raquo

Lasting Power of Attorney

Posted by Craig Kelly on Jun 29, 2015 in Private Client | 0 comments

Lasting Powers of Attorney    What is a power of attorney? If you are worried about getting older and/or being mentally capable of making decisions as to your welfare, you can appoint someone else to make those decisions when you feel you no longer have the capacity to do so. Appointing someone else to make… Read More &raquo

Posted by Craig Kelly on Apr 20, 2015 in Civil Litigation - Procedure | 0 comments

Court Fee Increase – again!  Yet, this time, there is a substantial increase where the claim issue fee will be 5% of the value of all claims worth £10,000 or more. Perhaps of limited comfort is the 10% reduction on fees for claims issues on-line. The court fee increase is intended to save an additional… Read More &raquo

Are you being harassed?

Posted by Craig Kelly on Apr 13, 2015 in Litigation | 0 comments

Civil Action against Harassment Have you been threatened or has an individual been continually abusive towards you? If you think you have been subjected to this unreasonable behaviour, you may be able to bring a claim against the individual for harassment. Harassment is both a civil and criminal offence. A person should not conduct themselves… Read More &raquo

Posted by Craig Kelly on Dec 14, 2014 in Litigation | 0 comments

Craig Kelly who was recognised for his expertise in Dispute Resolution in the following terms:

“In August 2014 Craig Kelly left Higgs & Sons to form CSK Legal. He is a known figure in the litigation market. Clients comment that he is ‘supremely competent and savvy,’ and value the way in which he ‘explains complex matters in clear terms.’ “

Posted by Craig Kelly on Oct 30, 2014 in Litigation | 0 comments

As trade increases within the European Community, the number of disputes with an international dimension is bound to increase. The prevalence of the “European order for payment” (“EOP”) will increase.  Introduced in December 2006 by the European Parliament, the procedure creates a method by which companies and individuals are able to seek an expeditious manner… Read More &raquo