Abuse

Alarming rise in Lasting Power of Attorney being used in financial abuse of dementia sufferers

LPA stands for Lasting Power of Attorney. It is a powerful legal document. It is the power of an individual to appoint some-one as their official attorney to make decisions on their behalf in the future over property, finances or even healthcare and care decisions. You can appoint an attorney at any time, you just…

The Court of Appeal Judgment in Williams v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Network Rail have admitted to their failings in dealing with this pernicious weed and the injunction we brought to make them deal with the problem has been agreed with by the Court of Appeal. What does it mean? This is a significant case for local authorities, land-owners and private home owners alike. For our client…

Landmark Japanese Knotweed case reaches the Court of Appeal

Landmark Japanese Knotweed case reaches the Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has today concluded its two day Hearing following a claim by a home owner against Network Rail following an alleged failure to treat and prevent Japanese Knotweed from damaging his property. JMP Solicitors successfully represented Mr Williams from Maesteg in his claim…

Close up views of bushes on the side of the rails

JMP Solicitors wins ruling against Network Rail in Japanese Knotweed case

JMP Solicitors won a court ruling on Japanese Knotweed which could pave the way for home owners to get compensation from Network Rail, local authorities and other major landowners. It follows a David and Goliath battle by two nextdoor neighbours who took on Network Rail – and won. Samantha Towle, lawyer, JMP Solicitors acting for…