Deb Feasey, Head of Compliance and Operations, explains why staying on the right side of evolving legislation is a top priority for ORJ. Compliance might not be a topic that gets many hearts racing with excitement, but it’s vitally important for all business – and particularly for law firms. There are many regulations to be […]

One of our leading lawyers has stressed the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, after a watchdog found doctors breached human rights by making do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders without consultation. The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman found failings in cases involving at least 13 patients, including evidence that, during the pandemic, doctors […]

Shropshire landlords and investors are eyeing a shift from the volatile residential market to commercial property in search of improved and more stable returns, a conveyancing expert at ORJ has revealed. Commercial Property Solicitor Sian Wolstenholme said moves by the Government to make residential buy-to-let more challenging are encouraging investors to switch to the commercial […]

Unmarried couples should take stock and seek legal advice before moving in with a partner or purchasing a property together, writes Jackie Meredith, our Head of Family Department. It is a complete myth that cohabiting couples have the same legal rights as married partners – and this can cause enormous financial heartache if separation occurs. […]

ORJ has unearthed some concerning cost-cutting practices by a panel solicitor of a leading legal expenses insurer. Litigation expert Patrick Tedstone, CEO at ORJ, said the discovery has made him question the whole system – and urged anyone using legal expenses insurance in contentious litigation to check their case is being dealt with by an […]

We’ve strengthened the ORJ team with the appointment of two up-and-coming legal professionals. Rhiannon Appleby has joined our Corporate team, while Hollie Ward is the newest member of our Commercial Litigation department. Hollie, 26 and of Staffordshire, completed her undergraduate law degree in 2020 at Aston University before completing her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at […]

Our Head of Family Law has warned separating couples against joining the hundreds of thousands of people deciding to delay their divorce because of financial worries. Research by Legal & General Retail found that more than 270,000 people (19%) have delayed their divorce due to cost-of-living pressures since 2020. But ORJ’s leading expert in family […]

Separating couples who try to save money by using the Government DIY services to divorce could face significant financial problems in the future, a leading family law specialist at ORJ has warned. Jackie Meredith, our Head of Family Department, has welcomed the introduction of the online divorce tool and no-fault divorce procedure – but she […]

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When a condition of a lease agreement is to maintain the property in a good and substantial repair and condition which is the most common clause for repair, it is the responsibility of the tenant to ensure that the property is kept in a clean, safe, and well-maintained condition throughout the term of the lease. […]