Opinions

The new holy grail?

Patrick Harney, Spencer Clarke and Holly Jones consider the potential of UK family investment companies in light of the recent petrodel case.

First published in Step Journal, March 2013.

Local plan knocks wind out of inspector and secretary of state

The message: The national need for renewable energy does not take priority over planning considerations.

Construction of contracts: Unfavourable bargains

A recent case has demonstrated that the courts will not construe a contract so as to re-write an unfavourable bargain as Nikolas Ireland finds out.

First published Property Law Journal, 25 February 2013.

Equality at last? Paying attention to the Marriage (same couples) bill

Marriage is more than mere attorneyship, but to properly advise clients lawyers need to pay close attention to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

First published in Solicitors Journal, 19 February 2013.

One giant leap for mankind? Same sex couples

First published in BritishAmerican Business, Vol III, 2013.

Planning performance: towards a redefinition of localism

Assessing local authorities' planning performance under the proposed Growth and Infrastructure Bill will lead to policitcal resentment as much as legal confusion, says Oliver Wright.

First published in Solicitors Journal, 15 January 2013.

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Navigating the transatlantic minefield! How significant UK tax changes affect US persons with UK connections.

Residential property taxation: Calm after the storm

Xavier Nicholas examines the draft legislation released on 11 December 2012.

Buying a property from a receiver - what you need to know

Forsters Factsheet.

Twists and turns on performance

First published in Planning magazine, 14 December 2012.