A renewal clause does not create a perpetually renewable tenancy
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has reinforced the legal principle that tenancies are not perpetually renewable unless the agreement explicitly states so with unequivocal
You can’t use an injunction to actively prevent a crucial restructuring plan
The Court of Appeal (CoA) upheld a lower court's ruling to deny a temporary order, known as an interim injunction, that would have stopped a company's critical business
A partner’s word is not a deed!
The High Court, in a recent case concerning a property dispute of a former couple, provided a stark reminder of the legal principles governing the creation and enforceability of
The high cost of pursuing unwritten promises
The High Court, in an appeal concerning a petition for unfair prejudice, examined the claims of a minority shareholder who alleged that the company and its founder had breached
Never mind the damages – you must prove breach of contract (or negligence)…
A recent High Court judgement regarding a tenant's claim for damages due to alleged disrepair in commercial premises provides insights into the precise scope of repairing covenants
You cannot transfer assets without unanimity in an LLP
The High Court has recently delivered a judgement addressing a complex dispute over property ownership and the validity of past corporate transactions. Facts: HRP Complete
Profiting from the shadows – the cost of light
The High Court recently cast a significant spotlight on the rights to light in urban developments, delivering a landmark judgement which clarifies how such claims are assessed and
When a director’s secret profit is the company’s property
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgement in a recent case, clarifying the scope of remedies available to companies when directors breach their fiduciary duties by
Leaseholders protected – the retrospective power of the Building Safety Act
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has handed down a pivotal judgement clarifying the retrospective application of the leaseholder protections afforded by the Building Safety Act (BSA)
Informality is acceptable, but doesn’t override contractual obligations
The High Court has delivered a significant judgement highlighting the nuanced interpretation of "unfair prejudice" in shareholder disputes, particularly concerning the