Broadgate Legal, News

25/04/25

The owner of a £1.5 million luxury houseboat moored near London's exclusive "Billionaires' Row" is battling what he claims is an unfair eviction from his prized berth.

Simon Howard, 69, a business consultant, is contesting efforts to remove his houseboat from its mooring at the entrance to Cheyne Walk. After committing to a life on the water, Howard and his then-wife, Kate, purchased the aging Dutch barge Joseph Conrad in 2010 for nearly £900,000. They undertook a major renovation, transforming it with features such as a spiral staircase, three bathrooms, a sun terrace, and a retro-themed bar.

20/03/25

A RECORD number of fines have been issued to motorists heading to one of London's trendiest shopping streets, according to new data. In just one day, over 850 drivers were slapped with penalty charge notices (PCNs) from a single camera located near Chelsea's King's Road. This is believed to be the highest number of fines issued by a single CCTV camera in the UK within a 24-hour period.

24/02/25

A legal battle has erupted over the £400,000 fortune of a British builder, as his two sons face off against his former Thai girlfriend in an international court dispute. Roger Burrage, who spent much of his later years in Thailand, constructed a luxury three-bedroom villa on the Malay Peninsula, valued at up to £240,000, before passing away in the UK in 2023.

27/01/25

Ryanair has initiated a £12,500 legal claim against a passenger accused of causing a flight disruption that led to an emergency landing. The incident occurred during a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote in April last year, forcing the plane to divert to Porto, Portugal.

The budget airline alleges that the passenger's behaviour resulted in 160 travellers being stranded overnight, with the airline covering costs for hotel accommodation, landing fees, and other passenger expenses. Ryanair is now pursuing reimbursement through Ireland's Circuit Court in what it describes as the first civil claim of its kind.

18/12/24

A tourist reportedly suffered a heart attack after receiving an electric shock while taking a photo in St James's Park, London, her family claims.

Anastasija Grigorjeva, 21, is said to have been shocked by a loose wire when she stepped on a metal grate in the park. The incident, which occurred in July, left her unconscious, and she collapsed after suffering a heart attack.