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Construction Act: TCC Rejects ‘Contamination’ Argument in Payment Notice Dispute

Construction Act: TCC Rejects ‘Contamination’ Argument in Payment Notice Dispute

Disputes over interim payments often hinge on the technical validity of the parties’ notices, and one argument in particular has ...
Wills Trusts and Estate disputes FAQ:  How do I know if a Will is valid?

Wills Trusts and Estate disputes FAQ:  How do I know if a Will is valid?

A will can be challenged because it does not reflect the true intentions of the testator (the person making the ...
Leasehold Reform and Commonhold Changes 2026: What the King’s Speech Means for UK Property

Leasehold Reform and Commonhold Changes 2026: What the King’s Speech Means for UK Property

2026 has marked a significant period of reform across the Real Estate Sector. The King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 ...
High Court refuses interim injunction seeking to restrain The Times from publishing an article

High Court refuses interim injunction seeking to restrain The Times from publishing an article

The UK High Court has recently refused three interlocutory applications in Cynthia Niruka Tooley v Times Media Ltd [2026] EWHC ...
Leadership Crisis: Bullying At The Top Can No Longer Be Tolerated

Leadership Crisis: Bullying At The Top Can No Longer Be Tolerated

BP have returned to the spotlight following the immediate dismissal of its chairman, Albert Manifold, last month. The decision was ...
Online Conveyancing vs Traditional Solicitors: Making the Right Choice When Buying or Selling a Home

Online Conveyancing vs Traditional Solicitors: Making the Right Choice When Buying or Selling a Home

If you are buying a home in the UK, deciding whether to use an online conveyancer or a traditional firm ...
How Effective Estate Planning Can Prevent Estate Administration Disputes

How Effective Estate Planning Can Prevent Estate Administration Disputes

Estate Administration is governed by a comprehensive statutory and common law framework intended to ensure that a deceased person’s Estate ...
All in a Day's Work - Lock It Down: Protecting Confidential Information at Work

All in a Day’s Work – Lock It Down: Protecting Confidential Information at Work

In this episode of All in a Day’s Work on the Legal Room UK podcast, Alex Harper is joined by ...
Single-Sex Spaces at Work: What Employers Should Do While Waiting for Further Guidance

Single-Sex Spaces at Work: What Employers Should Do While Waiting for Further Guidance

There have been recent legal developments and updated government guidance which has confirmed how single-sex spaces, such as changing rooms ...
Collateral Warranties in Construction Contracts

Collateral Warranties in Construction Contracts

Collateral warranties play a fundamental role in the construction industry, providing a direct contractual link between those responsible for designing ...
Key Legal Considerations When Choosing Incoterms® Rules in International Sale of Goods Contracts

Key Legal Considerations When Choosing Incoterms® Rules in International Sale of Goods Contracts

Understand how Incoterms® rules affect risk, insurance, and compliance in international contracts. Avoid costly mistakes with the right legal approach ...
Your employee privacy notice is probably out of date - and 2026 will expose it

Your employee privacy notice is probably out of date – and 2026 will expose it

From 16 June 2026, employers will face new obligations under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 requiring them to ...

In the Press

Herrington Carmichael Solicitors - Farnborough Office

Herrington Carmichael enters the new financial year with major st...

Herrington Carmichael is pleased to announce a significant new phase of growth as the firm enters the 2026/27 financial year, ...
Promotions in Dispute Resolution Team

Promotions in Dispute Resolution Team

We are pleased to announce the promotion of James Musallam and Jed Temple to Senior Solicitor within the firm’s Dispute ...
Herrington Carmichael Wins “Best Legal Support to Advisers” at Financial Advisor Service Awards 2025 

Herrington Carmichael Wins “Best Legal Support to Advisers” at Fi...

On the 20 November 2025, Herrington Carmichael were honoured to be awarded Best legal support to advisers at the Financial ...
Legal 500 2026: Herrington Carmichael Celebrates Top Tier Firm Ranking and Individual Excellence 

Legal 500 2026: Herrington Carmichael Celebrates Top Tier Firm Ra...

We are proud to announce that Herrington Carmichael has once again been ranked in the Legal 500, earning recognition as ...
Paul Wild - New Partner and Head of Family Law

Paul Wild – New Partner and Head of Family Law

We are delighted to announce that Paul Wild will be our New Partner and Head of Family Law at Herrington ...
Herrington Carmichael Announces New CSR Partnerships 

Herrington Carmichael Announces New CSR Partnerships 

We are delighted to announce our two new CSR partnerships! The firm’s CSR committee has prioritised supporting local charities and ...
Herrington Carmichael Partners with Farnham Town FC as the Schools Outreach Programme Sponsor 

Herrington Carmichael Partners with Farnham Town FC as the School...

Herrington Carmichael Solicitors is proud to announce a new partnership with Farnham Town FC, becoming the club's Schools Outreach Programme ...