Notes & Practice on English Legal System     What are the different jurisdictions within the United Kingdom? The United Kingdom consists of multiple legal jurisdictions, including (a) England and Wales, (b) Scotland, and (c) Northern Ireland. England and Wales are often referred to jointly as they form the constitutional successor to the former […]

    Notes & Practice on Business Taxation       Income Tax     Who is subject to Income Tax? Aside from individuals, Income Tax must be paid by individuals; partnerships; personal representatives; and trustees.     What are the two major ways by which Income Tax is collected? 1. The Pay As You […]

  Notes & Practice on Business Law     Different Forms of Business Ownership   1- Incorporated business: These are separate legal entities which include private limited company, public limited company and limited liability partnership.   2- Unincorporated business: These are usually treated as being the same as the owner e.g. sole trader or partnership. […]

    Notes & Practice on Professional Conduct     conflict of interests   A conflict of interests occurs when a legal professional’s obligation to act in the best interests of two or more clients clashes. There are two types of conflicts: “own interest conflict” where the lawyer’s interests conflict with the client’s, and “client […]

  Notes & Practice on Legal Services       The rights of audience   The Legal Services Act 2007 (“the 2007 Act”) states that a “right of audience” is the ability to speak and present evidence in court, including the right to call and question witnesses. Before the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, […]

  Notes & Practice on Tort Law       The ‘eggshell skull’ rule     The “eggshell skull” or “thin skull” rule is a principle in tort law that holds the tortfeasor responsible for the injuries inflicted on their victim, as they were found at the time of the incident. This means that even […]

    Notes & Practice on Contract Law   The good consideration   What is the concept of good consideration? Good consideration refers to the legal requirement that a valid contract must be supported by consideration, which is something of value exchanged between the parties involved. Good consideration means that the consideration must meet certain […]