Can I make an oath over Zoom? [Investigating technological limitations by Ho San Li]
A new client called me this morning. We had a pleasant chat. She wanted me to help her to prepare an affidavit (a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court) for a property transaction. All was well, until I asked, “Where do you live, by the way?” While I expected her response would be somewhere
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Hillary Cooper Law – Our Specialisms & Strengths
Here at HCL we have considerable expertise in a wide variety of practice areas ranging from Commercial Law, Property Law to Dispute Resolution and Asset Protection. Our focus is to make legal simple and stress free. If you would like to know more about our practice strengths and how we can support you then read
Read MoreHow will Covid19 impact your business contracts?
Covid-19, better known as the Coronavirus, has been headlining the news for weeks. With the epidemic worsening, businesses now fear how this will impact their contractual obligations. Normally, the law obliges businesses to continue with their performance obligations absolute. However, if the operation of force majeure comes into play or the contractual agreement is frustrated
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COVID-19 – 5 Things Commercial Landlords Should Prepare For
First and foremost, it should be borne in mind that any advice arising from the issues relating to COVID-19 are constantly evolving, therefore you should always consult the latest directions from the government, NHS, Public Health England and WHO before taking any action. The consequences of this new drastic regime whereby people are self-isolating, and
Read MoreCOVID-19 – The impact of coronavirus on courts and tribunals_Business as Usual.
As the prime minister addressed the nation this week and revealed new safety measures to delay the spread of Covid-19, businesses providing social engagements such as pubs, restaurants and theatres closed across the country. It is imperative that every business and organisation play their part and reduce the spread of the virus by following the
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Cannot Attend Your Trial? A Quick Insight On CPR 39.3(3)
The moral of the story is… if you do not turn up at court, you do not get heard. According to CPR 39.3(3), courts have the authority to proceed with the trial even when one of the parties do not attend. So when your lawyer tells you that your attendance is mandatory, you may want
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