Welcome to your weekly round-up of the pick of the content published on EG Legal over the past seven days.
This week, one of the leading practitioners in real estate, Brie Stevens-Hoare QC was the subject of the EG Interview. Her views on property disputes arising out of the pandemic are well worth reading, but it is her insights on LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion that make it a must-view – or, indeed, a must-listen. The full interview is available in podcast form.
In addition, our authors explore the potential widespread impact of Class E and residential permitted development rights, money laundering, mediation in the Scottish planning system – and more. Plenty to entertain yourself with over the bank holiday weekend.
Legal news
Court date set for Virgin Active to avoid administration
Golden Lane Estate residents dodge £8m Corporation of London repair bill
Legal features
The EG Interview: Brie Stevens-Hoare QC
The joint head of Hardwicke Chambers offers her thoughts on the real estate impact of the pandemic and LGBTQ+ in property
The impact of Class E extends far beyond the high street
Nicola Gooch warns that a new permitted development right for resi could have widespread, detrimental impacts
Collaboration over conflict: mediation in Scottish planning
Gordon Clark and Sarah McCormick evaluate the potential of an alternative form of resolution for planning disputes in Scotland
Weeding out ‘dirty’ money in real estate
Lucie Barnes explains the challenges and how to avoid money laundering breaches in real estate
The rise of the internal investigation
Sarah Wallace considers whether internal investigations are on the increase
Legal note: Multiple rent repayment orders for multiple offences?
Elizabeth Dwomoh looks at a recent rent repayment order decision
Practice points
When can you bring an out-of-time judicial review challenge?
R (on the application of Croyde Area Residents Association) v North Devon District Council
The recoverability of sums unpaid to a court appointed manager
Chuan-Hui and others v K Group Holdings Inc and others
Adding periods of adverse possession together
Haandrikman v Heslam
Case summaries
Hyman and others v Commissioners of HM Revenue and Customs
Taxation – Stamp duty land tax – Tax rate – Appellants claiming repayment of SDLT
Hyde and another v Nygate and another
Company – Insolvency – Breach of duty
City of London Corporation v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House
Landlord and tenant – Service charges – Right to buy
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