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Rights of way disputes are a common cause of neighbour and property disputes, particularly where shared driveways, private tracks, farm access routes, yards or access roads are used by more...

Workplace disputes are rarely as simple as determining who is right and who is wrong. An employer may have acted reasonably. An employee may feel genuinely aggrieved. A manager may...

The Hidden Risks of Contract Renewals for Businesses Are your contract renewals supporting business growth, or simply rolling over by default? For many businesses, contract renewals are treated as a...

Can a WhatsApp message create a legally binding contract? More often than many businesses realise. Following my article on Rowson v Alpass and the importance of documenting commercial deals, it...

Boundary disputes between neighbours are one of the most common property disputes in England and Wales. They often start with an apparently minor issue: a fence is moved, a hedge...

Can a handshake deal be legally binding? While verbal agreements can sometimes be enforceable, proving exactly what was agreed is often difficult. The recent Australian case of Rowson v Alpass...

Lessons from Dickinson v Newcastle Hospitals In Dickinson v Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EWHC 1574 (KB), the Court considered a claim brought by a man who...

At Hansells Solicitors, we are proud to support individuals, families and businesses across Norwich and Norfolk with trusted legal advice. From residential conveyancing and commercial property matters to family law,...

For many parents, exam season feels like the worst possible moment to confront a relationship breakdown. If a child is preparing for GCSEs, A-levels or other important assessments, it is...

Disputes are an inevitable part of both personal and commercial life. However, the way they arise—and the impact they have—can vary significantly. Recent  BBC coverage highlights how common disputes can...

  As the football season draws to a close, it’s a good moment to reflect on Hansells Solicitors’ first year as the Official Legal Partner of Norfolk County Football Association...

On 10 July 2025, the UK Government proposed a ban on upwards‑only rent review clauses in new commercial leases under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the “Bill”). The...

The Legal Landscape of Cosmetic Treatments in England: What Patients Need to Know The UK cosmetic sector has grown faster than regulation. As a result, training, experience and safety standards...

Cosmetic Treatment Gone Wrong: Do I Have a Clinical Negligence Claim? Non‑surgical cosmetic treatments — from Botox and fillers to lasers, peels and skin boosters — are now widely available...

Sometimes when a tenant vacates or abandons a property, or has been evicted, they leave behind items belonging to them. The landlord, be it of a commercial or residential property,...

If a commercial tenant falls into rent arrears or breaches the terms of a lease, a landlord may have the right to bring the lease to an end and recover...

Being told by your partner that they want a divorce can come as a shock, even if you have been aware that the relationship has been under strain. It is...

Pressures in the Modern Conveyancing Market Recent recommendations from the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), made in response to consultations led by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local...

Recently, our client achieved a successful outcome in a trial, but the case serves as a timely reminder of an important point that the courts have been making for years:...

28 Years at Hansells: Kathryn Hirst on Leadership, Growth and People With twenty-eight years at Hansells, Managing Partner Kathryn Hirst has built an inspiring career shaped by determination, integrity, and...

Effective regulatory and disciplinary proceedings are essential to maintaining integrity, accountability and confidence; whether in sport, professional practice or wider organisational governance. With extensive experience chairing and sitting on disciplinary...

Hansells Solicitors has signed a three-year partnership with Norfolk County Football Association, becoming its Official Legal Partner and headline sponsor of the Norfolk Youth County Cup competitions. This collaboration reflects...

In this article, we explore why the clarity and legal protection provided by expertly drafted written agreements are crucial for safeguarding your business in today’s competitive landscape. Why have a...

Why Identity Checks Matter: Protecting Clients and Upholding Legal Standards In the realm of legal services, particularly within firms like Hansells Solicitors, identity verification is not merely a procedural formality...

Making a Clinical Negligence Claim: First Steps Clinical negligence, often referred to as medical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide care that meets the expected standard, resulting...

Protecting UK Trade Marks in a Competitive Landscape In the digital age, where ideas and innovations are shared rapidly, intellectual property has isa vital asset for businesses. In this article...

The Law Commission’s Financial Remedy Scoping Report The financial aspects of a divorce, referred to as “Financial Remedy”, is, essentially, the resolution of the financial aspects of divorcing couples financial...

Unreasonable Conduct and the Cost Consequences: What You Need to Know In civil litigation, the general rule is simple: the losing party usually pays the winning party’s legal costs. But...

Obligations, Consequences, and the Case of Onel Hernández In the modern footballing era, where player influence extends far beyond the pitch, social media has become both a tool of personal...

One of the key trends in the market right now is the rapid sale of family homes priced below £1.5 million, but what affects property prices? The increasing appeal of...