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Andrew Willetts considers the implications for Inheritance claims following the recent decision in Ilott v Mitson [2015] EWCA Civ 797

12th August 2015

The final chapter in Heather Ilott’s claim against her late mother’s estate has now been settled by the Court of Appeal. To much publicity the court ruled that Mrs Ilott should now receive a third of the £500,000 estate overturning the previous order that she should only receive £50,000. The bulk of the award was designed to allow Mrs Ilott to rehouse herself and her family…

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Andrew Willetts considers the implications for Inheritance claims following the recent decision in Ilott v Mitson [2015] EWCA Civ 797
 

Michael Brown successfully obtains relief from sanctions

28th July 2015

Michael successfully obtained relief from sanctions on behalf of his client in a dispute alleging defamation, discrimination and breach of contract. His client had, for the majority of proceedings, acted in person and was made subject to an Unless Order requiring him to notify ‘the court’ with his availability for trial prior to leaving for Spain. The client duly notified Salford Mo…

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Michael Brown successfully obtains relief from sanctions
 

Charlotte Davies involved in a 4 day Employment Tribunal Hearing

28th July 2015

Judgment has been reserved following a four day Employment Tribunal hearing, which included six hours of submissions, in the matter of James v Cornwall Council.   Charlotte Davies represented the Claimant, a social worker, who brings claims of disability discrimination and constructive dismissal. The Claimant was diagnosed as dyslexic and dyspraxic in March 2013 following which she asse…

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Charlotte Davies involved in a 4 day Employment Tribunal Hearing
 

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