Who is the RIBA and what are the “mandatory competences”?

The Royal Institute of British Architects (the “RIBA”) has recently announced that it will be introducing “mandatory competences” for its members, with testing to take place every 5 years.
Debt Relief Orders to be shaken up

Debt has long been a problem for many people in society and, since 2009, debtors who meet strict eligibility criteria have been able to apply to obtain what is known as a ‘Debt Relief Order’.
Covid-19 and Business Interruption Insurance

Business Interruption Insurance
If you have not already read it, our previous article covering the previous Court of Appeal decision considers the background of the case in more detail. Read it here:...
Security for Costs Applications and Undertakings

In the recent case of Pisante and Others v Logothetis and Others [2020] EWHC 3588 (Comm), the Court ordered the Second to Fourth Claimants to provide security for costs in excess of £800,000 to the Defendants.
Keebles advises Mobile Power on £2m investment

Keebles’ Corporate team has advised Sheffield-based cleantech renewables technology provider Mobile Power
New Head for Keebles’ Residential Property Management

We have promoted Liz Rowen to the position of Legal Director to lead our Residential Property Management department.
Common questions on unregistered land property transactions

Although the Land Registry is committed to having all land registered in the UK by 2030 14% of the freehold land in the UK remains unregistered. What does this mean for sellers and buyers when they co...
5 reasons you need to make a Will …. today!

Whatever stage of life you’re at, a properly drafted Will is something you simply cannot afford to be without. It is nothing to be fearful of … nor is it simply another job on your ‘to do’ list you can keep putting off!