Mollie Leak

Earlier this year, global supermarket Aldi sought to appeal a ruling by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC), which found that the gin liqueur marketed by Aldi infringed Marks & Spencer's (M&S) registered design rights. Mollie...

In English law, the primary remedy for a breach of contract is an award of damages to compensate for losses suffered due to another party's failure to fulfil their contractual obligations. In this article, we'll cover what you can claim, how...

This is the fourth and final instalment of our four-part series, focusing on various important topics related to the role of Directors' Duties. If you haven't yet read our previous articles, you can read them here: An...

This is the third instalment of our four-part series, focusing on various important topics related to the role of Directors' Duties. If you haven't yet read our previous articles, you can read them here: An Introduction...

Welcome to the second instalment of our four-part series on the important topic of Directors' Duties. In our previous article, " An Introduction to Directors' Duties and Their Responsibilities ," Mollie Leak , Solicitor in our...

In the business world, Directors play a central role in steering a company's trajectory. As a result, directors are subject to a range of duties to guide their conduct and ensure they act in the best interests of the company and its stakeholders. The...

The cost-of-living crisis has impacted everyone in one way or another. Everyone is doing their best to ensure they receive the best value for their money. So, what happens if the goods you purchase aren't fit for purpose? In this article,...

So, you've succeeded in your claim, securing a court order mandating the defendant to settle damages and costs within 28 days. However, the question arises: What steps should you take when the allotted 28 days elapse and the defendant has not...

Have you seen the latest documentary, "The Real Wagatha Story", on Disney+? It is the latest documentary about the Vardy v Rooney defamation case (better known as "The Wagatha Christie trial"). These programmes can use some complex...

There are many significant differences between being a consumer and a business, especially regarding contracts. Mollie Leak, Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, examines business-to-business contracts in detail. She also...

In 2022 there were approximately 57.6 million active social media users in the UK alone. This is about 85% of the UK's population. A staggering 4.6 million UK residents joined social media in 2022. It is an ever-growing and changing media, which...

With several updates and changes in recent months, it’s understandable that residential landlords may be feeling slightly confused about where they stand regarding their possession proceedings or the notice periods. The good news is that the 6 months...

Further to The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020, that were introduced in June 2020, possession proceedings were stayed again up to 23 August 2020. With this deadline soon approaching and the coronavirus restrictions continuing...

Landlords are breathing a sigh of relief over the news that a Court has allowed an eviction notice despite a copy of the gas safety certificate not being provided before the tenancy started. Mollie Leak , Litigation and Dispute Resolution ...

Whilst the last few months have mainly focused on the impact of Covid-19, it is important that landlords are still aware of changes that are coming into force this year. Mollie Leak , a Solicitor in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team , explains...

Over the recent months there have been many changes in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. These have included changes for individuals, businesses, landlords and tenants. Recently, further guidance has been released from Government on the stay of evictions for...

16th June 2021: The latest update can be viewed by reading our " Clarification provided for residential landlords regarding tenancy notice periods " article following recent updates during 2021. The last couple of weeks have been ones of change...

In most cases where there is a dispute between business parties, it is likely that you will be told to try and resolve matters through Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mollie Leak , Solicitor within our Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution ...