‘Break clauses and Capitol Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services Ltd’ and ‘Interfering with easements’ (Radcliffe talks Real Estate)
In this webinar, Marie-Claire Bleasdale reviews the law applicable to break clauses and break notices and the recent Court of Appeal decision on whether a tenant’s break notice was effective in Capitol Park Leeds Plc v Global Radio Services Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 995. Matthew Mills discusses what amounts to an actionable interference with an […]
Favourite Cases: Central London Property Trust v High Trees House – Article by Paul Burton
When Central London Property Trust v High Trees House was called on for hearing, few of those involved, including counsel, would have expected it to be anything other than a fairly ordinary landlord and tenant case. Lord Denning had other ideas. Paul Burton selects the influential decision as one of his favourite cases. Read the […]
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 […]
Government pilot scheme testing digital tools in planning processes – a welcomed change? – Article by Clive Moys
Clive Moys was invited by Property Week to discuss the digital pilot scheme, announced by the Government, to test the use of digital tools in the planning process. Is this a welcomed change for a discipline often seen as archaic? Subscribers can read the piece here.
Isle Investments v Leeds City Council – Article by Clive Moys
Non-domestic rates (aka business rates) payable by “the owner” of empty property is both topical and hotly contested. Schemes to avoid or mitigate empty property rates abound. Clive Moys’ article Shams, snails and empty property rates, first published in the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation Valuer magazine (June edition) considers the recent important billing […]
Video: Boundary Determination under s 60 of the Land Registration Act 2002 Radcliffe talks Real Estate
In this Radcliffe talks Real Estate webinar Simon Williams is in conversation with boundary surveyor Carl Calvert FRICS about the pros and cons of applying for a determined boundary from both the legal and surveying points of view, and about alternative means of resolving boundary disputes. Radcliffe talks Real Estate is a series of short […]
LB Barking and Dagenham & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors [2021] EWHC 1201 (QB)
On 12 May Nicklin J handed down judgment in LB Barking and Dagenham & Ors v Persons & Ors [2021] EWHC 1201 (QB), in which Traveller Injunctions and the issue of whether final injunctions against Persons Unknown bind only the parties to the proceedings and not ‘newcomers’ was considered. Caroline Bolton and Natalie Pratt appeared […]
Video: Planning matters for property lawyers in a post-pandemic world (Radcliffe talks Real Estate)
The needs and requirements of owners, occupiers, developers and investors in the Real Estate sector have changed as result of the pandemic. As we emerge into the new world, intent on building back better, it is important that property lawyers appreciate and understand the interface of the property world with the evolving planning system. This […]
Daniel Thorpe
Daniel is recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by Legal 500, ‘Up and Coming’ by Chambers and Partners, and is shortlisted for the ‘Star Junior’ award at the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Awards 2026. Daniel has previously worked for a litigation boutique and has spent time on secondment at a leading offshore law firm. As a […]
Piers Digby
Piers has previously taken secondments at both the Financial Conduct Authority and a leading UK bank, and has a thorough understanding of regulatory issues relating to banking and consumer credit more widely. He knows how to work with solicitors and clients under challenging conditions, combining legal ability beyond his call with an approachable manner. Prior […]
