24 September 2013
The judgement in Topland provides a timely reminder to commercial property landlords and their lawyers who have guarantees in place against their tenants, says Nikolas Ireland.
First published in Solicitors Journal, 24 September 2013.
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22 September 2013
Are family investment companies still a viable alternative to trusts?
First seen in STEP Journal.
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23 August 2013
The regulation of private investigators should raise industry standards, says Bryan Shacklady, but solicitors must remain vigilant
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26 July 2013
The message: Location dictates whether noise is a nuisance.
The case: The Court of Appeal has emphasised the character of the locality is important in deciding whether a business is causing a nuisance, in Merthyr Tydfil Car Auction vs Thomas (11.07.13).
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12 July 2013
The message: a tenant can remove substantial plant and equipment from premises.
The case: In an important case for tenants who cease to trade, the court has clarified the law with regard the removal of fixtures and fittings, in Peel Land & Property (Ports No 3) vs TS Sheerness Steel (14.06.13).
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9 July 2013
Natasha Rees and Emma Gosling assess the changes to residential service charges in the light of cases on notification requirements, time limits and consultation before qualifying works.
First published in Solicitors Journal, 9 July 2013.
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2 July 2013
Harriet Atkinson discusses Family Constitutions.
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1 July 2013
Guy Abrahams assesses Buzzoni v HMRC, which indicates the court's current attitude towards reversionary lease schemes.
First published in Property Law Journal, 1 July 2013.
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28 June 2013
The message: Any material variation can discharge a guarantor.
The case: A guarantor has successfully challenged its liability to meet substantial liabilities under a 1981 lease in Topland Portfolio No 1 vs Smiths News Trading (06.06.13).
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17 June 2013
Emma Gosling considers some recent cases.
First published in Property Law Journal, 17 June 2013.
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