Property & Real Estate Barristers
Articles
Andrew Butler KC and Richard Alford in significant “business breakdown” decision
5th June 2023
Andrew Butler KC and Richard Alford have been involved in a case which has potentially significant implications for joint...
Avon Ground Rents v Canary Gateway (Block A) RTM: Court of Appeal confirms rights of 200,000 shared ownership leaseholders
30th May 2023
Mark Loveday and James Castle in important right to manage case with wider implications. Mark Loveday and James Castle...
Questions still to be answered; Renters Reform Bill
24th May 2023
Introduction On 17 May, the Government introduced the Renters (Reform) Bill to Parliament. The Bill follows the...
Healey v Fraine [2023] EWCA Civ 549
19th May 2023
Richard Miller, led by Michael Walsh and instructed by Janani Puvi of Fladgate LLP, acted for the successful Respondent in an...
Managing expectations: Upper Tribunal refuses to discharge misleading manager
16th May 2023
Introduction For disenchanted leaseholders whose landlords or managing agents are breaching their lease, failing...
A proliferation of certification: the impact of Part 5 & Schedule 8 of the Building Safety Act 2022 for landlords and managing agents
11th May 2023
Andrew Butler KC considers the impact of Part 5 of and Schedule 8 to the Building Safety Act 2022, and supporting...
Restraining Receivers from Completion: Lexham Securities Limited & Anor v Earlsfort Capital Partners Limited & Ors [2023] EWHC 909 (Ch)
25th April 2023
In an important case determining the extent of fetters to the equitable right to redemption, the Court demonstrated that it...
Building Safety Act 2022 – Easter 2023 Update
13th April 2023
By Robert Bowker. Building Safety Act 2022 – Easter 2023 Update Introduction – Parts 4 and 5 of the Act The...
Bucknell v Alchemy Estates (Holywell) Limited [2023] EWHC 683 (Ch)
6th April 2023
By Nicholas Isaac KC and Robyn Cunningham This case concerned a right of way expressly granted “at all times and for all...
Property Litigation: A date with Schedule 8
6th April 2023
By Andrew Butler KC. Word reaches even the ivory towers of the Bar that there is some consternation amongst...