Is the COVID-19 pandemic an ‘extraordinary’ event?
News
A recent court ruling has thrown into the spotlight the potential for the reopening of settlement agreements reached during divorce proceedings, due to changes in circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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First published in Energy Manager Magazine, Professor Robert Jackson and Peter McHugh examine the changes required to permit a sustainable balance between environmental burden and capacity.
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The Court gives clear guidance on the use of “Makro” type business rates mitigation schemes designed to make use of empty premises rates relief periods.
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A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?
Property litigation
Insights
This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.
Written by
Kary Withers
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Changing from a commercial lease to a residential lease
Property litigation
Insights
The case of Zash Properties Ltd v Mayworth Ltd and Landau Consulting & Investments Ltd provides useful guidance for landlords on their legal rights where a tenant seeks to undertake such a conversion without consent.
Written by
Kary Withers
and
Henry Russell
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Whilst a time of uncertainty and struggle for many, the past 12 months have created opportunities as well as challenges. Clarke Willmott saw our clients respond and adapt to the changes brought about by a global pandemic.
