Land boundaries: Don’t be over-reliant on the registered title plan

The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to assess the limit of Section 75 of the...

When filing a winding-up petition electronically, you must comply with all the requirements

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with a ‘deceptively simple’ question of when a...

Lex situs still applies, so properties in England cannot form part of a foreign bankrupt’s estate

The Supreme Court was faced with a very peculiar case in which one of the...

Enhanced Capital Allowance claims – the 10-year limit is a strict one

The Supreme Court sets new precedent on Enhanced Capital Allowance claims in enterprise zones. Background: The...

When it comes to property disputes, adopt one position and stick to it

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with an unusually long-running family dispute and the...

Preparatory steps to set up a new company are not a breach of fiduciary duty

The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to answer the question as to what former directors...

Fair rent determination: Ensure that you provide good comparables

The Upper Tribunal (UT) heard an appeal against a First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision regarding fair...

Re-use of a company’s name and the non-dormancy requirement

The High Court was faced with a case regarding the re-use of a company name...

An equitable tenant could constitute a qualifying tenant

The Upper Tribunal (UT) was faced with the question of whether a tenant under a...

Asset demerger and reduction of capital – ensure that you comply with statutory requirements

The High Court was faced with the question of whether a scheme and the associated...

The importance of conducting an impact assessment in relation to heritage sites

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was asked various questions, although the primary one was whether...

Breach of confidence and a director’s liability

The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with the question as to whether a director...