Publications: Speakers Corner

James Hall – Gatehouse Chambers (formerly Hardwicke): Common mistake, rectification and the danger of box-ticking

James Hall of Gatehouse Chambers considers the implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Ralph v Ralph by reference to preceding case law. Click here to read the article.

13th Sep 2021 Speakers Corner Read more

James Hanham (Maitland Chambers) ALTERATION OR RECTIFICATION: THE “MALORY 2” CONUNDRUM REVISITED IN NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC V LEATHAM ESTATES LIMITED (REF 2019/0649 (FTT))

James Hanham considers the question of whether or not a claim to alter the Register on the grounds of mistake qualifies as one for “alteration” or for “rectification” by reference to current case law. Click here to read the article.

26th May 2021 Publications Read more

Andy Creer (Hardwicke Chambers) – What’s the Rush? Lessons from applications for an expedited trial

In light of a number of recent High Court decisions, Andy Creer from Hardwicke considers the approach of the Court when considering an application for a speedy trial. Click here to read the article.

11th Jan 2021 Publications Read more

Clare Anslow and Byroni Kleopa (Hardwicke) – Rent Repayment Orders – A new approach?

Clare Anslow and Byroni Kleopa consider the Upper Tribunal’s approach to Rent Repayment Orders in light of the recent decision in Vadamalayan v Stewart and others(2020) UKUT 0183 (LC) Click here to read the article.

5th Nov 2020 Publications Read more

E-signatures and E-signing Platforms – Serena Glover, Warren Gordon, Alison Henry, Miri Stickland, Kathryn Oie, Bill Chandler, Tarnya Mason, Katherine Crowley

A useful guide on the use of electronic signatures setting out the best practice for using e-signature platforms for real estate transactions put together by a cross-firm working group of Real Estate PSLs/KDLs. Click here to read the article.

26th Oct 2020 Publications Read more

Andrew Walker QC –  Code operators as occupiers under the Electronic Communications Code – Solving the conundrum of Compton Beauchamp

Andrew Walker QC considers the decision of the Court of Appeal in Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure v Compton Beauchamp Estates (2019), which has met with a sustained challenge by some code operators. That may in part have been aimed at securing wider rights than were intended, but at least in some circumstances it seems to lead […]

7th Sep 2020 Publications Read more

Joanne Wicks QC (Wilberforce Chambers) – Frustration of leases: is now the right time?

Joanne Wicks QC considers how the principle of frustration applies in the worldwide pandemic. Click here to read the article.

25th Aug 2020 Covid-19 Read more

Harriet Holmes (Wilberforce Chambers) – Hearings in the time of C-19

Harriet Holmes provides a comprehensive practical summary of the things litigators should be aware of in time of Covid. Click here to read the article.

25th Aug 2020 Covid-19 Read more

Simon Allison (Landmark Chambers) – Fire Safety in Residential Blocks – Where are we now, and what are the emerging issues we will be litigating over the next 12 months?

Simon Allison provides a useful update on common themes that arise in fire safety disputes with reference to current case law. Click here to read the article.

25th Aug 2020 Speakers Corner Read more

Andrew Walker QC (Maitland Chambers) – Commercial property valuations and rental values after Covid-19 – challenges and opportunities

Following publication of new RICS Covid-19 valuation assistance to surveyors, Andrew Walker QC considers the current difficulties for commercial property valuations, and landlords’ prospects of maintaining rental values for commercial properties in badly hit sectors of the economy. Click here to read the article.

8th Jul 2020 Covid-19 Read more