Sarah Jackman
-
BLP tops annual legal firm rankings
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), Clifford Chance and Linklaters remain the leading firms for commercial property, according to this year’s Legal 500 study, published today.
-
A war of attrition
Roundtable – A year after its launch, Sarah Jackman asks members of the BBP’s working group on green leases how the green lease toolkit has affected practice
-
Good Harvest appeal date set
A hearing date has been fixed for the appeal in Good Harvest Partnership plc v Centaur Services Ltd [2010] EWHC 330 (Ch); [2010] 14 EG 114.
-
Dilapidations Protocol recommended for adoption under the CPR
The Dilapidations Protocol has moved one step closer to formal adoption under the Civil Procedure Rules, following a recommendation by the Civil Justice Council to the Master of the Rolls,…
-
Dilapidations Protocol recommended for adoption under the CPR
The Dilapidations Protocol has moved one step closer to formal adoption under the Civil Procedure Rules following a recommendation by the Civil Justice Council to the Master of the Rolls,…
-
Leave to appeal application rejected in Clarence House
The Supreme Court has rejected an application for leave to appeal in virtual assignment case Clarence House v National Westminster Bank plc [2009] EWCA Civ 1311; [2010] 08 EG 106.
-
New real estate head for CMS Cameron McKenna
Mark Heighton is to become head of real estate at CMS Cameron McKenna when Edward Benzecry, its current head, steps down at the end of April.
-
It’s goodbye from him
Interview Not only is Lovells merging with a US law firm, but its head of real estate, Bob Kidby, is moving on. Sarah Jackman talks to him and his successor.…
-
Legal review provides clarity on Dilapidations Guidance Note
The RICS has published the findings of a legal review of its Dilapidations Guidance Note conducted by leading silk and EG columnist Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC.
-
New Year partner appointments
Two firms – Reed Smith and LG – have announced the appointment of new partners to their real estate practices. Jimmy Theodorou has joined Reed Smith from Denton Wilde Sapte…
-
EG Legal podcast: interview with Professor James Driscoll
Estates Gazette’s professional & legal editor Sarah Jackman talks to Professor James Driscoll, consultant solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins, about recent developments in the field of leasehold enfranchisement.
-
EGi Legal widens scope of Practice Points
The coverage provided by EGi Legal’s PracticePointshas been expanded. Conveyancing and landlord and tenant commentator Allyson Colby has been joined by John Martin, joint editor of Estates Gazette’s Planning Notes…