The enduring power of old restrictive covenants
The High Court has recently provided significant clarity on the enduring enforceability of restrictive covenants...
Who truly owns a company’s shares when formal documentation is missing?
The High Court was asked to determine the beneficial ownership of shares in a complex...
The courts might not be able to intervene if your property reverts to the Crown
In an unusual case highlighting the intricacies of English land law, the High Court was...
When does a secondary business activity become “independent” for tax purposes?
The UK Supreme Court clarified a crucial aspect of statutory interpretation, ruling that an "incidental"...
What if your dream home was acquired via someone else’s crime?
The High Court heard a case highlighting the complex interplay between property law principles, contract...
When two lawsuits are better than one
A High Court judgement provides a clear illustration of the complex interplay arising between two...
Who owns the cryptocurrency?
The High Court gives a powerful reminder that, even in seemingly informal business relationships, especially...
Not every encroachment amounts to “substantial interference”
The High Court has refused permission to appeal in a dispiriting boundary and right-of-way dispute...
Subjective opinion is no longer valid to escape a breach of fiduciary duty
The High Court has recently delivered a significant judgement clarifying the stringent requirements of a...
Can voidable mortgages arise due to undue influence?
The Supreme Court decision represents a significant recalibration of risk in non-commercial joint property finance...
Corporate misconduct is becoming more claimant-friendly
The High Court ruled on the second part of a legal dispute over who controls...
Is your contract enforceable? The risks of unwritten terms
This High Court case serves as a powerful cautionary tale against opportunistic buying from vulnerable...