You might be considering owning a timeshare as a great way to guarantee a holiday every year. You have seen the advertisements with exotic locations, or even just somewhere in sunny Spain that you’d enjoy going to. But, you need to think carefully about this decision before you start signing contracts. There are increasing fees …
Over the last few weeks, I have been talking to the media about the burden of trying to escape unwanted timeshare contracts. In particular, I have highlighted the case of an Athena Law client who, despite being unable to use his timeshare, currently faces costs of £1,000 a year. Unfortunately, timeshare disputes such as this …
Specialist Timeshare Solicitor Stephen Boyd Talks to the Media Read More »
Athena law is now representing consumers who have been let down by Justice 4 Limited (“J4”). In the past weeks Athena has recovered full compensation for consumers who paid Justice 4 to act for them in pursuing claims on their behalf in Spain. The background J4 was a company based in Bridgend in Wales, being …
At Athena Law we get regular enquiries from timeshare owners, many of whom are making similar complaints, namely: Escalating Maintenance Fees. Being trapped in a product they no longer want, in perpetuity. Feeling that the product was mis-sold, and that what they have purchased is worthless. Being left with large loans taken out to purchase …
Spanish Timeshare Claims – Fixed Fees & No Win No Fee Read More »
Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin Keeping a business afloat is an ongoing challenge. But for unwary business tenants, all your hard work could be put at risk if you don’t understand your rights with regard to your lease. Indeed, it is not uncommon for lease issues to result …
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Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin As a result of this, It has now come to our attention that the LCF has now collapsed, leaving the people who invested in El Cupey and a leisure park in Cornwall hugely out of pocket, still. LCF’s investors who are mostly pensioners …
When considering a timeshare contract, and before advising a client, it is important to take detailed instructions, focusing on the sales process. Why is this important? Experience has told me that more often than not various promises and/or misrepresentations are made during the sales process which are simply false. A false representation may in law …
Athena Law discuss ‘in perpetuity’ timeshare contracts on Talkradio. This week, Talkradio (Talkradio.co.uk) discussed the issue of timeshare contracts. In his regular consumer show “The Radio Hustle”, presenter Alexis Conran interviewed Athena Law co-founder, and specialist timeshare solicitor, Stephen Boyd about the difficulties faced by consumers trying to terminate long term timeshare and holiday club …
Timeshare in Perpetuity and the European Commission Read More »
Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin I have been a solicitor for 15 years, specialising exclusively in dispute resolution with a particular focus on dealing with complex contractual disputes. Over the last seven years I have developed a niche Practice in timeshare law. Timeshare is hugely popular with UK …
TIMESHARE TERMINATION CASE STUDY – HERITAGE RESORTS Read More »
Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin In a groundbreaking ruling, a British woman has won her case against the notorious timeshare developer and global leisure brand Silverpoint. The woman, who had invested £26,640 into a timeshare at the company’s Club Paradiso, went through a six-year legal battle against the …
TIMESHARE DEVELOPER SILVERPOINT LOSES LANDMARK DECISION IN THE SPANISH SUPREME COURT Read More »
