Case Studies

Defending a claim brought by a former racing driver

We defended a claim brought by a former racing driver over a property portfolio in which a minority director/shareholder claimed unfair prejudice.

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Advising a demolition/construction company valued at over £100m

Claim brought by a disaffected minority shareholder/director.

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Advising the owner of valuable minority stake in a major media company

Issues included board mismanagement, diversion of profits and prejudicial conduct, including claims against directors under statutory Ofcom rules and collaboration by a number of majority shareholders.

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Working with schools on property disputes

We work with several schools advising on their service occupancy agreements and their land issues.

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Advising on a complex verbal protected tenancy issue

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Advising clients with national portfolios

We work closely with several national clients to advise on strategy for vacant possession, serve break notices and lease renewal proceedings.

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Achieving a tribunal decision to vary 260 leases

We successfully achieved a tribunal decision to vary 260 leases under section 37 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 where a number of leaseholders actively opposed and sought compensation.

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Settling an injunction application in relation to a historic right of way dispute

The opponent surrendered its right of way.

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Private Client

Advice regarding contribution to house purchase

Advising our client on the options for structuring a significant contribution to her daughter’s house purchase without disadvantaging the other beneficiaries of her estate.

Private Client

No inheritance tax payable on gift

Advising and presenting a case to HMRC that our client actually acquired an interest many years ago in property gifted by father within seven years of death.

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Private Client

Achieving fairness for a farming family

Estate planning for a farming family involving agricultural and business assets, with the aim to achieve fairness between their two children, where only one is involved with the farm.

Private Client

Gift and leaseback of main residence

We provided tax and structuring advice and drafted associated documentation for a gift and leaseback of our client’s main residence to a settlement for her grandchildren.