The Supreme Court handed down the long awaited judgment in The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Ltd (No2) [2024] UKSC 22 on 2 July 2024. In this episode, John Campbell and Justin Perring examine the judgment and discuss its implications on claims in private nuisance against statutory sewerage undertakers.

Hundreds of petitions are heard every week in the winding-up court, and with that volume of cases, it is hardly surprising that all manner of things can go wrong. In this episode, Jessica Powers and JJ Liew share hints and tips on how to navigate each stage of the winding-up petition process, from drafting through to the hearing itself. Disclaimer: it was not possible to cover every letter of the alphabet!

They say a man’s home is his castle, but what happens when the castle has more than one inhabitant and they fall out? James Saunders and Jessica Powers are joined by Emily Roskilly of Roskilly and Mills to explore both sole name and joint name cohabitation cases, and the cohabitation issues that arise in 1975 Act claims, contentious probate disputes and insolvency proceedings. They discuss top tips for handling cohabitation disputes, whilst addressing the emotional and practical needs of clients. Emily also shares key statistics on the rise of cohabiting couples and debunks common myths about their legal rights.