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Established in South Woodford in 1921, Huggins Lewis Foskett provides clear, practical legal advice to individuals, families, property owners and businesses across London and beyond.

28/10/2026

Right to light disputes are a good example of where planning law and private property rights can be confused.

Planning departments may use assessments such as the 45-degree rule when considering whether a proposed development affects neighbouring light.

But this is not the legal test for a private right to light.

A right to light can exist as an easement, so a development may raise issues separate from whether planning permission has been obtained.

Light Obstruction Notices also have a specific legal role. Rather than simply notifying a council about a development, they can interrupt the period through which a neighbouring owner might acquire a right to light by prescription.

If development is likely to affect neighbouring property, understanding the different planning and property-law issues early can help reduce the risk of a later dispute.

Learn more from our team: https://bit.ly/4yp0Hqs

26/10/2026

Meet Nicky Maisuria, Litigation Executive at Huggins Lewis Foskett.

Nicky has worked in litigation for more than 18 years and handles matters including debt recovery, insolvency, property disputes, possession proceedings and contractual disputes.

Although litigation is often associated with lengthy courtroom proceedings, Nicky recognises the potential time and cost benefits of mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where they are appropriate for the client.

He is also a member of BNI and continues to work towards his CILEX qualification.

Find out more about Nicky and his work here: https://bit.ly/4er13VB

23/10/2026

We were delighted to receive this feedback for Kay Hussain following a recent flat purchase 👏

The client highlighted Kay’s professional, approachable, and helpful manner, along with her clear explanations and prompt responses throughout the transaction.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and recommend Kay.

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21/10/2026

A Section 20 arrangement under the Children Act 1989 allows a local authority in England to provide accommodation for a child without obtaining a care order.

It may be considered where, for example:

• A parent is temporarily unable to provide suitable care
• A child has no suitable accommodation
• There are significant concerns about the child’s welfare
• A parent is in hospital, and no suitable alternative carer is available

A child accommodated under Section 20 becomes a looked-after child, but the local authority does not acquire parental responsibility as it would under a care order.

For younger children, Section 20 arrangements are generally based on informed parental consent. A person with parental responsibility can also object to the arrangement or, in appropriate circumstances, withdraw consent.

Since the implications can be significant, parents should understand what they are agreeing to and obtain legal advice if they are uncertain about the proposed arrangements.

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19/10/2026

Writing down what you would like to happen to your estate is not, by itself, enough to create a legally valid Will.

In England and Wales, you must follow specific formalities.

Our Private Client team can help you prepare a Will that accurately records your wishes and follows the required formalities. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4iGrWbf

16/10/2026

Some qualifying leaseholders have a statutory Right to Manage their building.

This allows an RTM company formed by the leaseholders to take over management functions from the landlord without proving the landlord has managed the building badly.

Responsibilities can include collecting and managing service charges, maintaining communal areas and the building's structure, and dealing with management issues affecting leaseholders.

There are qualifying requirements... 👇

For example, the building must meet statutory criteria and at least half of the flats must ultimately participate in the RTM company before it can take over management.

The process also involves formal notices and procedural requirements, so leaseholders should establish whether the building qualifies before proceeding.

Contact our Property team if you need advice about your rights as a leaseholder: https://bit.ly/4ywo6Gb

15/10/2026

Depending on the circumstances, a property dispute may be resolved through correspondence, negotiation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution. Where those routes do not resolve the issue, court proceedings may be necessary.

Our team advises on a range of property disputes, including boundary, access and construction-related disagreements.

If a property dispute is developing, connect with our team to learn more: https://bit.ly/4xpbIa2

14/10/2026

"When can an executor be removed from an estate?"

A disagreement with an executor does not automatically mean that they should be removed. However, serious concerns about how an estate is being administered can sometimes lead to an application to replace or remove them.

Issues may include concerns that an executor is:

• Misusing estate money or assets
• Acting for their own benefit rather than the estate
• Allowing a serious conflict of interest to affect their decisions
• Failing to progress the administration appropriately
• Failing to account properly for estate assets

For example, an executor may need to take particular care if they have a personal interest in purchasing an estate asset. They still have duties to administer the estate properly and protect the beneficiaries' interests.

Removal is a significant legal step and depends on the circumstances and available evidence.

Our probate team can advise executors and beneficiaries when concerns arise during estate administration. Connect here: https://bit.ly/4djUMdV

08/10/2026

World Financial Planning Day reminds us of the value of thinking ahead and putting plans in place for the future.

We're not a financial planning firm and do not provide financial planning advice.

However, financial plans often sit alongside important legal arrangements.

- A Will can set out how you would like your estate to be distributed.

- A Lasting Power of Attorney can give people you trust authority to make certain financial or welfare decisions if needed.

- Probate and estate administration then provide the legal framework for dealing with someone’s estate after their death.

These arrangements serve different roles, but reviewing them alongside your wider financial planning can help ensure one part of your future planning doesn't overlook another.

24/09/2026

Feeling informed and supported can make a property sale considerably easier to navigate.

We were pleased to receive this feedback for Madeline, who was praised for providing help and guidance at every stage of the client’s sale and for putting their mind at ease.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and recommendation!

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Address

5/6 The Shrubberies, George Lane, South Woodford
London
E181BG

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.hugginslaw.co.uk/

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