Property Litigation Watch Issue 8: May 2024 Editor's Note Welcome to our first edition of Property Litigation Watch for 2024.In this issue, Alexandra Clough talks to Jennifer Jones KC of Atkin Chambers about two new remedies introduced by the Building Safety Act: Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders. Read the full note Podcast Property Litigation Watch Podcast: Building Safety Act 2022 Construction Disputes Partner Alexandra Clough is joined by Jennifer Jones KC of Atkin Chambers to talk about two new remedies introduced by the Building Safety Act: Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders. News Speaker's Corner with Joanne Wicks KC of Wilberforce Chambers We invite the leading lights of the property disputes world to tell us all about who they are and what they think. In this latest edition, we hear from Joanne Wicks KC of Wilberforce Chambers. News When will a failure to pay the deposit required on the exercise of an option not result in termination of the agreement? The High Court has handed down its judgment in IAA Vehicle Services Limited v HBC Limited [2024] EWHC 1 (Ch) and provided useful guidance on when a failure to pay a deposit in connection with the exercise of an option to purchase will not result in termination of the underlying contract for sale. Charlotte Nayler and Agatha Hunt examine this case. News Sainsburys' novel tactic defeats Landlord's ground (f) 'redevelopment' opposition to grant of a new tenancy Sainsbury's has successfully defeated its landlord's opposition to a new tenancy on s.30(1)(f) 1954 Act 'redevelopment' grounds by tactically retreating into a part of the holding which would be unaffected by the development works just one week before the trial. Mohini Mann explores this case, which deals with an important novel point of law regarding the extent of 'the holding' in the context of opposed lease renewals. News On the horizon As we head through 2024, Charlotte Nayler, Associate of our Property Litigation Group considers what is expected across the commercial and residential property spheres. News Reforming the 1954 Act for a greener future: Isabel Emerson-Lich & Camilla Chorfi for EG Our Managing Associate Isabel Emerson-Lich & Camilla Chorfi of Falcon Chambers look at reforming the 1954 Act for a greener future. Video The Property Litigation Association - Counsel on the Couch episode 3: Tom Weekes KC In the latest episode of Counsel on the Couch, Managing Associate Isabel Emerson-Lich, interviewed Tom Weekes KC of Landmark Chambers. Previous Issues Next Issue 8 May 2024 Issue 7 Dec 2023 Issue 6 Apr 2023 Issue 5 Dec 2022 Issue 4 Jul 2022 Issue 3 Apr 2022 Issue 2 Dec 2021 Issue 1 Sep 2021 Share
Podcast Property Litigation Watch Podcast: Building Safety Act 2022 Construction Disputes Partner Alexandra Clough is joined by Jennifer Jones KC of Atkin Chambers to talk about two new remedies introduced by the Building Safety Act: Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders.
News Speaker's Corner with Joanne Wicks KC of Wilberforce Chambers We invite the leading lights of the property disputes world to tell us all about who they are and what they think. In this latest edition, we hear from Joanne Wicks KC of Wilberforce Chambers.
News When will a failure to pay the deposit required on the exercise of an option not result in termination of the agreement? The High Court has handed down its judgment in IAA Vehicle Services Limited v HBC Limited [2024] EWHC 1 (Ch) and provided useful guidance on when a failure to pay a deposit in connection with the exercise of an option to purchase will not result in termination of the underlying contract for sale. Charlotte Nayler and Agatha Hunt examine this case.
News Sainsburys' novel tactic defeats Landlord's ground (f) 'redevelopment' opposition to grant of a new tenancy Sainsbury's has successfully defeated its landlord's opposition to a new tenancy on s.30(1)(f) 1954 Act 'redevelopment' grounds by tactically retreating into a part of the holding which would be unaffected by the development works just one week before the trial. Mohini Mann explores this case, which deals with an important novel point of law regarding the extent of 'the holding' in the context of opposed lease renewals.
News On the horizon As we head through 2024, Charlotte Nayler, Associate of our Property Litigation Group considers what is expected across the commercial and residential property spheres.
News Reforming the 1954 Act for a greener future: Isabel Emerson-Lich & Camilla Chorfi for EG Our Managing Associate Isabel Emerson-Lich & Camilla Chorfi of Falcon Chambers look at reforming the 1954 Act for a greener future.
Video The Property Litigation Association - Counsel on the Couch episode 3: Tom Weekes KC In the latest episode of Counsel on the Couch, Managing Associate Isabel Emerson-Lich, interviewed Tom Weekes KC of Landmark Chambers.