Legal notes

Allyson Colby considers the approach of the courts when a landlord refuses lease renewal on the ground of plans to redevelop

Allyson Colby analyses a case that illustrates the complications that can arise when a landowner offers a right of pre-emption

A Court of Appeal ruling on rights of way raises more questions than answers, writes Allyson Colby

The Court of Appeal has upheld an important decision on how professionals might be liable for the negligent advice they give to their friends. Stuart Pemble looks at the dangers

Allyson Colby looks at a recent Court of Appeal case in which a company sought damages from its solicitors over the conveying of planning information contained in a pre-contract search

The Supreme Court has significantly simplified the approach introduced by one of the most important decisions regarding claims against property professionals. Stuart Pemble shares the good news

James Driscoll welcomes an important decision that could dissuade landlords from bringing procedural challenges to right to manage claims

When is a non-reliance clause an exclusion clause? Allyson Colby has the answer, in one recent case at least