Legal
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Robson v Ely
Proprietary estoppel – Beneficial interests in property – Unmarried couple – Appellant and respondent living together in property held in respondent’s sole name – Relationship breaking down – Extent of…
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New global real estate head for Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance has appointed London head Jonathan Solomon as global practice area leader for its real estate practice.
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Court appoints additional BHS administrators to investigate potential claims against directors
The High Court has approved the appointment of two more administrators to investigate affairs of collapsed retailer BHS and identify possible claims against current and former directors
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Court of Appeal overturns “dangerous precedent” on Historic England
The Court of Appeal today overturned a ruling that, according to a barrister involved in the case, had the potential to erode the importance of Historic England in planning applications
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Manolete Partners plc v Hastings Borough Council
Compensation Statutory powers
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Manolete Partners plc v Hastings Borough Council
Compensation – Statutory powers – Building Act 1984 – Appellant local authority closing pier in exercise of power under section 78 of 1984 Act owing to concerns about safety and…
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Council must pay damages over Hastings Pier closure
Hastings Borough Council has failed in a final bid to overturn a High Court declaration that it is liable to pay three months’ worth of compensation for closing Hastings Pier
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Court of Appeal sides with Libyan creditors fighting to make Glenn Maud pay £17.5m
The Court of Appeal has reinstated a statutory demand served against property tycoon Glenn Maud by the Libyan Investment Authority over a £17.5m debt
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Leeds City Council v Broadley
Council tax Liability
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Leeds City Council v Broadley
Council tax – Liability – Vacant premises – Respondent landlord letting out flats on assured shorthold tenancies – Tenants leaving flats and appellant council holding respondent liable for council tax…