Returning a deposit – ensure that the contractual terms are on your side
The High Court was asked to address a complex property contract dispute including the return of a deposit in a property development agreement (PDA). Background: On the 21st of
Challenging a monetary penalty notice imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was asked to clarify the approach to penalty appeals under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and where the burden of proof lies. Background: Doorstep
Who is deemed a ‘landlord’ under the right to manage provisions?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case regarding the right to manage, as defined in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act (CLRA) 2002. Background: The appellant, 159-167
A sole director can take a decision if the Model Articles were not modified
The High Court was faced with the question of whether a company which had adopted the Model Articles without modification was able to operate with a sole
Quantifying damages for trespass
The High Court had to assess whether a tenant was entitled to damages for trespass and quantify them. Background: Restaurant EC3 Ltd. was the commercial tenant of the premises
Challenging an improper dilution of a company’s shareholding
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council held that a shareholder had a valid claim against a company following an improper allotment of shares. Background: There has been a
Challenging an improper dilution of a company’s shareholding
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council held that a shareholder had a valid claim against a company following an improper allotment of shares. Background: There has been a
Challenging an improper dilution of a company’s shareholding
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council held that a shareholder had a valid claim against a company following an improper allotment of shares. Background: There has been a
How are historical tenancy fees affected under the Tenant Fees Act 2019?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard this case following a leapfrog procedure, as it raised a point of general principle in the development of the substantive law and the operation of
Pension pots lie beyond the reach of creditors
The Court of Appeal (CoA) addressed a critical question of the interplay between creditor rights and the protection of occupational pensions under English Law. Background: Mr.