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Alexander Bradford
Business & Property
13/11/2024

When to Oppose or Consent to an Application for Relief From Sanctions: The “Litigator’s Dilemma”

Practitioners may sometimes be in doubt whether to consent to or oppose an application for relief from sanctions. The Court of Appeal in Denton v TH White Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 906 strongly discouraged satellite litigation arising out of litigants...
Will
Business & Property
21/10/2024

Trips, Traps & Triumphs: Practical Thinking for Contested Wills & Estates, 3 Dec ’24

You are warmly invited to our upcoming legal conference, “Trips, Traps, and Triumphs: Practical Thinking for Contested Wills and Estates.” This free event will feature engaging presentations from our expert team, providing valuable...
Iqbal Mohammed
Business & Property
11/10/2024

Navigating Unfair Terms: Lessons for Barristers from Glaser v Atay and Direct Access Contracts

The decision in Glaser v Atay [2024] EWCA Civ 1111 is a rare reported case on direct access, and likely to cause concern to barristers offering their services under the scheme. This article, written by Iqbal Mohammed, looks at the decision and offers...
Eloise Marriott
Business & Property
10/10/2024

The Final Word? Overriding an Express Declaration of Trust by Informal Agreement

In a detailed exploration of recent High Court decisions, Eloise Marriott examines the critical question: can an express declaration of trust be overridden by an informal agreement? Traditionally, express declarations were seen as conclusive...
Signing will
Business & Property
08/10/2024

Probate & Trusts Q3 2024 Update

Welcome to the third quarterly case update for 2024 from the Probate and Trusts team at St Philips.  We hope that you find it helpful and informative. This update has been written by Christopher Buckingham. General enquiries can be sent to:...
Mark Grant
Business & Property
08/10/2024

Mark Grant Secures Victory in Complex Unfair Prejudice Case

Mark Grant has successfully represented three shareholder defendants in a significant unfair prejudice petition case concerning the graphic design company, Brand Evolution Limited. The case was brought by a shareholder and former director who alleged...
Commercial Buildings
Business & Property
23/09/2024

Mastering the Commercial Arena: A Two-Part Litigation Series, 17 Oct & 13 Nov ’24

We are delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming legal conference series, “Mastering the Commercial Arena: A Two-Part Litigation Series,” where we will explore the intricacies of litigating in the commercial world. This free two-part...
Business & Property
05/09/2024

Gavin McLeod successful in father and son constructive trust trial regarding Buckinghamshire mansion

In a judgment handed down in the High Court ([2024] EWHC 2239(Ch)), Deputy Master Linwood has upheld the claimant father’s constructive trust claim over a £2.2m property, known as ‘the House’, in the village of Bourne End,...
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