Griffin Law

08/05/2026

Good news from the Griffin Law Charitable Foundation! For our April-May 2026 Gift-Giving Awards, we've proudly supported four fantastic causes:
£1,000 to Help Huxley Fight Leukaemia
£1,000 to Dementia UK
£250 to Heart of Kent Hospice
£250 to Valley Invicta Primary School PTA

Thank you to everyone who nominated – your suggestions help us make a real difference! Read the full announcement: https://www.griffin.law/griffin-foundation-april-may-2026-gift-giving-awards, including how you can nominate a charity.

The Griffin Law Charitable Foundation was created by our Founder to support national and international charities that fit with the Foundation’s ethos and pre-established requirements. Each month, the trustees of the Foundation meet to discuss how to dispense up to £1,000 to good works that may be...

27/04/2026

🍫Fifty Shades of Purple… but can you actually own it? Cadbury’s long fight with Nestlé just proved one thing: a “shade of purple” isn’t enough. The 2022 ruling shows colour trademarks are brutally hard to protect without razor-sharp definition. Lesson? Great branding needs more than a signature colour — it needs smart law behind it. At Griffin Law, we help brands protect what actually matters. Could you trademark your brand colour? 💜💜

The long-running dispute between Cadbury and Nestlé over the colour purple concluded in 2022. While the decision is specific to its facts, it has broader implications for businesses trying to protect colours as trademarks. In simple terms, it highlights just how difficult it is to “own” a colou...

21/04/2026

Let's not squabble! While many estates are administered without issue, a growing number are subject to challenge. This area of law, known as contentious probate, involves disputes about the validity of a will or the fairness of its contents. Need to know more?

Disputes over a loved one’s estate can be emotionally and legally complex. While many estates are administered without issue, a growing number are subject to challenge. This area of law, known as contentious probate, involves disputes about the validity of a will or the fairness of its contents. W...

24/03/2026

Who will you trust with your legal matters — a qualified lawyer or artificial intelligence? Lawyers in England and Wales are regulated professionals who can be sued for negligence and struck off for misconduct. AI has no such accountability. It cannot be regulated, disciplined, or held personally responsible. With AI now being used to draft contracts, prepare documents and even generate court filings, the dangers are growing — including the well-known problem of “AI hallucination,” where the system invents non-existent case law. We explore the rise of AI in law, the real risks involved, and why human accountability still matters.
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In 2014, a professional negligence claim was successfully tried in favour of Wellesley Partners LLP in relation to amendments made to a Limited Liability Partnership agreement without proper instruction. As a result of the solicitor's negligence, Wellesley lost around £2.75m but, after issuing proc...

16/03/2026

We're delighted to share the Griffin Law Foundation's March 2026 gift-giving awards, supporting causes that bring hope and community together. This month, we helped with crowdfunding for young Ben's recovery and rehabilitation, the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Service's push for round-the-clock life-saving care, the Rotary Club of Sandwich's Golf Day fundraiser for local charities, and the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services, which provide compassionate dementia care in Kent and Medway.

And, right in our backyard, Spadework's Easter Egg Hunt!
More: https://www.griffin.law/griffin-foundation-march-2026-gift-giving-awards/

13/03/2026

"Ever relied on professional advice or a statement that turned out to be wrong—and it cost you money? Negligent misstatement is a key area of tort law that allows recovery for purely economic losses caused by careless (but honest) statements, even without a contract. From duty of care and special relationships to reasonable reliance and strong defences like disclaimers or contributory negligence—this guide breaks it all down clearly.

Whether you're a claimant considering action or defending against a claim, understanding these principles is crucial.
Read the full article here:

What is Negligent Misstatement? Negligent misstatement occurs when an inaccurate, careless statement is made negligently (honestly, but carelessly) and where the relationship between the parties is such that the representor (the person who made the statement) has a duty of care to the representee (t...

27/02/2026

Founders lose control in their own companies—not from betrayal, but from informal shares and template docs.We see it daily in shareholder disputes: optimism blinds founders until one vote sidelines them. Protect your vision early. A solid shareholders’ agreement prevents costly fights. Read the key safeguards here.

Growth requires trust. At some point, most company founders reach the same crossroads: the business needs capital, expertise or operational support. That means appointing directors, issuing shares, or both. What many founders underestimate is how quickly control can shift. We regularly act in shareh...

25/02/2026

Assignments are a common tool in English law but not everyone understands them. Here's James Day with an explanation.

Assignments are a common tool in English law to transfer rights (of “the Assignor”), particularly debts or contractual claims, to another (“the Assignee”). A Legal Assignment A legal assignment occurs when the statutory requirements under section 136 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (“the A...

09/02/2026

This month's beneficiaries of the Griffin Law Charitable Foundation are all local to our office in Kent. We are delighted to have been able to help out some of our neighbours in need.

The Griffin Law Charitable Foundation was created by our Founder to support national and international charities that fit with the Foundation’s ethos and pre-established requirements. Each month, the trustees of the Foundation meet to discuss how to dispense up to £1,000 to good works that may be...

14/01/2026

Although it was back in August we only just received this photo which we are delighted to share. Sittingbourne Youth FC Under 14 Blacks - Ladies were the recipients of a donation from the Griffin Law Foundation and are seen here proudly sporting their new kit!