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Can I claim ownership of land I have used for 20 years?

22 April 2013 Huw Worthington of Worthingtons Solicitors advises on when it may be possible to make an application for adverse possession of land. As the saying goes, possession is nine-tenths of the law. In short, what... READ

Planning law for the people in Northern Ireland

22 March 2013 Brian Moss of Worthingtons Solicitors Belfast discusses options available to those objecting to proposed developments. Anyone who has become engaged in the planning process will realise that it is not for the faint hearted.... READ

What comeback do I have if there are problems with my new house?

14 December 2012 Huw Worthington of Worthingtons Solicitors looks at the protection available to someone who discovers problems with their newly purchased home In terms of consumer protection there is a complete difference between buying a brand... READ

My husband died and left me nothing in his will, can I challenge this?

06 July 2012 Huw Worthington of Worthingtons Solicitors provides legal advice on the grounds on which a will may be challenged. My husband died and left me nothing in his will, can I challenge this? Yes, in... READ

Nullity Proceedings ? Distinguishing Void and Voidable Marriages

15 May 2012 When a couple undergo a marriage ceremony, the presumption arises that the marriage is a lawful one; the law of nullity establishes when in fact this is not the case. There are 2 differing... READ

Reasonable Adjustments – What must an Employer do?

14 May 2012 The DDA 1995 places a duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments to the workplace or its practices to ensure disabled persons are not at a substantial disadvantage All employers have a duty under... READ

Recent Developments in Firearms Law in Northern Ireland

Brian Moss of Worthingtons Solicitors Belfast reviews developments in Firearms legislation in Northern Ireland Recent Developments in Firearms Law in Northern Ireland Gun ownership has always been high in Northern Ireland. Despite the move... READ

Can an Employee be dismissed when absent due to sickness?

Worthingtons Solicitors provide legal advice on dealing with employees on long term sickness absence when a grievance procedure has been invoked A fact of life is that people get sick. At some stage in... READ

The Life of Pye!

Celia Worthington discusses the case of Pye (Oxford) v Graham which held the law of adverse possession contravenes a land owners right to peaceful enjoyment of his possessions. Most of us are familiar with... READ

Changing an Employee’s Terms and Conditions

Worthingtons Solicitors comment on the difficulties of altering an existing employee?s terms and conditions of employment How to alter an existing employee’s terms and conditions of employment has always been a difficulty for employers.... READ