Can you increase your remuneration as an administrator?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with this question in the context of administrators wanting to change the basis of their remuneration rather than arguing that their
Document any agreement very well and don’t rely on forged documents
The High Court was faced with a breach of contract for the unpaid purchase price of a property and fraudulent transaction claims. Background: Peter Savva and Marios Stylianides
Act promptly, or you might not be granted permission to review a deal
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard the first case dealing with the subsidy control regime post-Brexit. Background: This appeal concerns two decisions made by the Secretary of State
Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.
Landlords do not have to demonstrate the business is viable – only their intention to carry on the same business on the premises when opposing the renewal of a business lease.
The High Court was asked whether an order opposing the renewal of a business lease on the grounds of Section 30(1)(g) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1954
Winding up a company on the grounds of functional deadlock.
The High Court had to decide whether a winding up of a company was the best alternative, despite the parties having made some progress since the proceedings were
A period of ‘any ten years’ does not require it to be right before an application to register land is made.
The Supreme Court heard a leapfrog appeal relating to the meaning of paragraph 5(4)(c) of Schedule 6 to the Land Registration Act (LRA) 2002. Background: On 20 September 2002,
To release or not to release a fixed-charge asset?
The High Court was asked to consider an application under paragraph 71 of Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Background: Paragraph 71 of Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act
Essential tenancy documents can be served by post!
The Court of Appeal (CoA) clarifies the rules on the service of ‘notices’ under Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978. Background: Mr. and Mrs. Khan are the registered
Don’t try to defraud your creditors!
The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling reaffirming the broad interpretation of "transaction" under Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Background: Invest
The pitfalls of selling a British property based on a foreign order
The High Court granted an interim injunction preventing the enforcement of a property possession order pending a stay application. Background: Dr. Francesca Bottari and Mr.