In civil proceedings, the party who initiates the claim is referred to as the Claimant, while the party against whom the claim is brought is known as the Defendant. For a Claimant to bring a claim for breach of contract, there are 5 elements that must be proven:  Existence of a legally binding contract;  The contractual term(s) relied upon;  Breach by the Defendant (the other party);  Causation and loss (damage); and  Quantum (measure of damages) and mitigation.  Evidence of

Opening a squat dental practice can be an exciting opportunity for dentists looking to establish a practice tailored to their own vision. Unlike purchasing an existing practice, a squat practice involves setting up from scratch, often in premises that have not previously been used for dental services. While this offers flexibility, it also brings a range of property and legal considerations that must be addressed early on. At Buxton Coates Solicitors, we regularly advise dent

When the CQC inspection day arrived, the inspectors attended as expected, accompanied by a clinical advisor. This is typically a registered dental professional, often a dentist, hygienist, or dental nurse, whose role is to assess clinical standards and day-to-day practice. On arrival, the inspectors were welcomed into the practice, signed into the visitors’ book, and taken on a short, structured walkthrough. A comfortable space had been prepared for them so that we could begi