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Amanprit Kaur
Business & Property
21/04/2026

A practical example of the limits of beneficial interest claims in informal family arrangements

In this edition of the Lay of the Land, Amanprit Kaur provides a useful illustration of parties seeking to establish an equitable interest in a property. Unlike most articles on this topic which tend to divulge hotly disputed marital breakdowns, this...

Alexander Bradford, Charles Towl & Abbi Robinson
Business & Property
16/04/2026

On Demand Webinar – “The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Are You Ready?”, 6 May

This spring brings significant change to landlord and tenant law. Join Alexander Bradford, Charles Towl and pupil barrister Abbi Robinson for a practical look at the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and what it means in real terms. You can watch the full...

Commercial Buildings
Business & Property
15/04/2026

Commercial Spring Seminar, 14 May ’26

We’d be delighted if you joined us for our Commercial Team’s spring seminar, where we’ll be looking at some of the latest developments in commercial law, as well as sharing practical insights on handling disputes and getting the best...

Signing will
Business & Property
14/04/2026

Probate & Trusts Q1 2026 Update

Welcome to the first quarterly case update 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 TEP. General enquiries can be sent to:...

Real Estate Spring Seminar
Business & Property
31/03/2026

Real Estate Spring Seminar, 20 May ’26

Join our Real Estate Team for a half-day seminar exploring the complexities of mixed-use premises. In this tricky area, identifying the dividing line between commercial and residential premises can be critically important. Following recent...

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Business & Property
30/03/2026

deBriefed – March 2026

Welcome to the Group’s first deBriefed for 2026! This was a busy quarter for our barristers. Below are some examples of the work we have been engaged in. COMMERCIAL Gavin McLeod secured judgment following the 3-day trial of a counterclaim alleging...

Abbi Robinson
Business & Property
30/03/2026

Less money, more problems: when does time cease to run if an incorrect fee is paid?

In this article, pupil barrister Abbi Robinson, who is “on her feet” from 1 April 2026, discusses the Court of Appeal’s decision in Siniakovich v Hassan-Soudey and others [2026] EWCA Civ 215. Background  The Court of Appeal’s...

David Nuttall & Harry Marriott
Business & Property
16/03/2026

Issue Estoppel in Property Cases: Where are we now?

1. Issue estoppel prevents parties from continually litigating the same point.  It is a particularly important feature in service charge disputes, where similar points are sometimes raised in multiple years. 2. The recent service charge case of...