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The Commercial Rent Arrears Crisis: what can landlords do?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared 19 months ago, the commercial property sector has faced extraordinary and unprecedented challenges....

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Unity of Seisin Rule – What Does it Mean?

The unity of seisin rule, may be better known as the third characteristic of an easement and it relates to the ownership of land to which an...

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Legal 500 2022 Rankings

Fisher Jones Greenwood is delighted to have been ranked in the latest 2022 edition of Legal 500 UK. Used as a reference guide by millions...

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Do you Feel Safe in the Workplace

2020 and 2021 have been turbulent years for the majority of people. The impact of COVID has had a devastating effect on families as well as ...

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What does the incoming Leasehold Reform (Ground Rents) Bill attempt to achieve?

On the 14th September 2021, the House of Lords undertook their third reading of the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill. No further amendmen...

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Top places considered to scatter ashes in the UK

Scattering a loved ones ashes in a meaningful place is one of the most popular options for commemorating them.  Would you know where you co...

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What is the Role of an Executor?

When you make a Will you need to name one or more people to be your Executor.   This is the person whose role it is to make sure that your...

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Pensions on Separation

In a recent article in the Daily Telegraph it was reported that the number of divorcing couples sharing their pensions dropped by a third la...

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Social Care announcements

Many will probably have seen that the latest topic of debate in Parliament is Social Care and how it is in dire need of further funding and ...

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Do you have the right to own property which does not belong to you?

One way in which you may be able to acquire land, when you are not the legal owner of that land, is by adverse possession, which is more com...

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Will the high street be saved by people returning to work and staycationing in the UK?

Since August 16th and the government relaxation on mask-wearing and self-isolation in England, the streets are slowly becoming busier, with ...

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My work experience week at FJG

I have a different educational foundation to most people who undertake legal work experience: I do not have a background in Law. I have a BA...