Video: Junior Programme: Insolvency – Discussing Robertson v Wojakovski and Nimat Halal Food Ltd
During this webinar, Katie Longstaff discusses Robertson v Wojakovski [2020] EWHC 2737 (Ch) and shares her advice on making and responding to adjournment applications in bankruptcy proceedings generally. Poppy Rimington-Pounder looks at Nimat Halal Food Ltd & Anor v Patel & Anor [2020] EWHC 734 (Ch) and the liability of insolvency practitioners for litigation costs. […]
E-money and online payment institutions: when it all goes wrong – Article by James Morgan KC and Katie Longstaff
Although the sun is shining and holiday season beckons, there is still important new insolvency legislation coming into force. In this article, James Morgan KC and Katie Longstaff consider the new special administration regime for electronic money institutes and payment institutions contained within The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021. You can read […]
Removal and substitution of Personal Representatives under s 50 Administration of Justice Act 1985 – Article by Nathan Wells
Nathan Wells examines judicial guidance on the appropriate procedure for issuing and hearing claims for the removal/substitution of personal representatives and the preparation of evidence in such claims. Read the full article here. This article was first published in the New Law Journal on 18 June 2021 (www.newlawjournal.co.uk).
Video: What’s my claim worth? Issues in professional negligence litigation
During this webinar Elizabeth Ovey, Wendy Mathers and Henry Day discuss issues in professional negligence litigation generally prompted by their experience of litigation relating to pensions schemes in particular and in the light of some recent cases. Aspects for consideration include contractual terms purporting to exclude liability to third parties or to limit liability; excluding […]
Video: Untangling encroachment and adverse possession (Radcliffe talks Real Estate)
In this Radcliffe talks Real Estate webinar, Edward Hicks explores the doctrine of encroachment by which tenants may obtain rights in their landlord’s or third party land beyond the extent of the demised premises, in particular in the context of a cynical land grab by the tenant. The discussion includes: How the doctrine generally operates […]
Video: Bankruptcy and income payment orders, and extending administrations: common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Video: ‘Proprietary Estoppel and Family Assets’ and ‘Revoking Wills’
During this webinar, Jonathan discusses the principles of proprietary estoppel as they have been applied in recent years, particularly in relation to family homes and farms, and how to assess the strength of the claim and whether the court is likely to award everything that was expected or only something less. Emma examines the different […]
PFA’s million-pound accounting error – Joshua Winfield comments in The Telegraph
Joshua Winfield was invited by The Telegraph to discuss the legal issues around the Charity Commission’s inquiry into the PFA Charity and its £1.9M accounting error. You can read the article with Joshua’s comments here.
Video: ‘Permanent endowment’ and ‘Coffee and a charity law catch up’
During this webinar, Matt explains what permanent endowment is and when a charity will have it. He also discusses charity trustees’ powers and duties in relation to permanent endowment and the upcoming changes in the law and guidance. Natalie looks at recent developments in charity law. Junior Programme events are aimed at recently qualified lawyers […]
Relief from the forfeiture rule: Amos v Mancini [2020] EWHC 1063 (Ch) and Challen v Challen [2020] EWHC 1330 (Ch)
In this article Emma Loizou considers two cases decided this year which concern the forfeiture rule and the circumstances in which the court may grant relief Read the full article here.
