Legal
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Britaniacrest Ltd v Bamborough and another
Mobile homes Pitch fee
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Conveyancers on both sides of a transaction were liable for the actions of a fraudster who sold a property that he did not own
It is well established that a seller’s solicitor does not, in general, owe a duty of care to a purchaser. What then is the position if a seller’s solicitor pays…
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Colliers lawyer says properties at centre of valuation dispute had “blue chip” tenants
The five properties at the centre of a multi-million-pound negligence claim had “very strong covenants”, and this should be reflected in their value, a lawyer representing Colliers International told a…
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Lawyers’ research stresses importance of improved transport links
Just over half of commuters would consider moving further away from their place of work if transport links were better
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Supreme Court riot compensation ruling “will save tax payers millions”
A Supreme Court ruling on compensation for damage caused during the 2011 London riots is bad news for insurers, but will save taxpayers more than £80m
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co (Europe) Ltd and others v Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime
Compensation Riot (Damages) Act 1886
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co (Europe) Ltd and others v Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime
Compensation – Riot (Damages) Act 1886 – Destruction of distribution warehouse by fire as a result of rioting in London – Respondents claiming compensation from appellant under section 2 of…
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Financial Conduct Authority v Asset Land Investment plc and another
Financial services Regulation
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Financial Conduct Authority v Asset Land Investment plc and another
Financial services – Regulation – Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 – Collective investment scheme – Appellants selling plots of land on various sites to investors with representations regarding pursuit…
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Supreme Court rejects appeal over so-called “landbanking”
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a company and its owner against a ruling that they carried out “collective investment schemes” without authorisation, involving land across England
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Vincent Tchenguiz can’t sue Kaupthing executive, court rules
Vincent Tchenguiz has lost a lawsuit brought against Johannes Rumar Johannsson, a former executive of failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing.
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Re Mintblue Properties Ltd’s appeal
Compulsory purchase Alternative development