The Court of Appeal re-asserts the orthodox understanding of “overreaching” under the Law of Property Act 1925, from which many commentators considered Newey J. had departed in his first instance decision. Out of reach: an easement is not an “estate in land” Ewan Paton, Guildhall Chambers, Bristol Baker v. Craggs [2018] EWCA […]
25th Jul 2018 News Read moreGreville Healey considers how and where to litigate agricultural matters. Click here to download the article.
17th Jul 2018 News Read moreThis article seeks to provide some answers you could give if a lender client comes to you and explains that one of its corporate borrowers has entered administration or liquidation, and asks you how that will affect the lender. Click here to download the article.
17th Jul 2018 News Read moreSome practical tips on the rules of evidence in the context of property litigation and the pitfalls to avoid. Click here to download the article.
17th Jul 2018 News Read moreAn interesting look at whether Stephen Jourdan QC and Ciara Fairley’s Supreme Court case McDonald v McDonald has shut the door on human rights defences in private law possession claims. Click here to download article.
17th Jul 2018 News Read moreAnthony Tanney and Cecily Crampin consider how Brexit will affect the UK property market, and in particular how buyers can escape contracts for sale. Click here to download the article.
17th Jul 2018 News Read moreThe Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) have decided not to cap the costs recoverable under Rule 13(1)(b) for unreasonable behaviour. The TPC concluded, in agreement with the PLA’s Law Reform Committee proposal, that steps should be taken to publicise the guidance in Willow Court Management Company (1985) Limited v Alexander in a clear form to parties […]
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