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Bocardo SA v Star Energy
On 28 July the Supreme Court gave judgment in the important trespass case of Bocardo SA v Star Energy [2010] UKSC 35. Jonathan Gaunt QC and Edward Peters appeared for Bocardo.
PGF II SA v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance: High Court decision on dilapidations
On 13 and 29 July the High Court gave judgment in the dilapidations case of PGF II SA v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance [2010] EWHC 1459 (TCC). Jonathan Small QC and Edward Peters appeared for the successful claimant PGF.
Court of Appeal decision on the admissibility of extrinsic evidence in interpreting conveyances
Pennock & Pennock v Hodgson [2010] EWCA Civ 873
Court of Appeal considers the assessment of restitutionary damages for trespass
Stadium Capital Holdings v St Marylebone Properties Co PLC (2010), 15 July 2010
Court of Appeal gives judgment on meaning of “house”
Day v Hosebay Ltd, Howard de Walden Estates Ltd v Lexgorge Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 748
High Court decision on breach of bulk purchase property contract
On 9 June 2010, the High Court dismissed the claim of Regency Flats Limited for £4.2 million in damages for breach by Boatport Limited of a contract for the sale and purchase of 171 new build flats in London Docklands. Neutral citation: [2010] EWHC 1327 (Ch). Timothy Fancourt QC and Daniel Robinson acted for the successful Defendant, Boatport.
High Court decision on termination clause in agreement for lease
On 27 May 2010, Kitchin J gave judgment in Dominion Corporate Trustees v Debenhams Properties [2010] EWHC 1193 (Ch). Stephen Jourdan QC appeared for the successful landlords.
Court of Appeal confirms treatment of tenant improvements on expiry of long residential leases
Hughes v Borodex Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 425
Court of Appeal commends consistency in construction of break clauses
Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd v Linpac Mouldings Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 395
PLA Conference Oxford
Blundell Lectures - June 2010
This years Blundell Lectures will take place on 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th June.
High Court decision on rights under Electronic Communications Code
Grant of permission to appeal to Supreme Court
Bocardo SA v Star Energy UK Onshore Ltd
Court of Appeal decision on diminution in value of reversion
Van Dal Footwear v Ryman Ltd (3rd December 2009) the Court of Appeal
Pupillage Applications for October 2011.
The application Form for pupillage commencing October 2011 is now available:
Please note the application deadline has now been extended to 22nd February 2010
Court of Appeal decision on requirement for consent
Eastleigh Borough Council v Town Quay Investments Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 1391
2009-2010 Seminar Series
Falcon Chambers launches a new series of their popular seminar programme for property professionals of up to 5 years pqe
Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls
Law Lord appointed Head of Civil Justice
Court of Appeal decision on effect of disclaimer on AGA
Shaw v Doleman [2009] EWCA Civ 283
New Queen's Counsel - Stephen Jourdan
Court of Appeal decision on reasonableness of requirement for guarantor
Landlord Protect Ltd v St Anselm Development Co Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 99
Court of Appeal decision on shellfishery orders
Isle of Anglesey County Council v Welsh Ministers [2009] EWCA Civ 94
Court of Appeal decision on service of break notices
Judgment in Orchard (Development) Holdings v Reuters [2009] EWCA Civ 6