Property Guardianship

Advising trustees of a nil rate legacy trust and flexible life interest trust created by the deceased’s Will. Considering competing interests of surviving spouse and children.

We secured an injunction for a technology company in relation to confidential information stolen and used by a former director and shareholder.

Advice in relation to a landed estate regarding a Deed of Appointment and its impact for future generations.

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

Claim brought by a disaffected minority shareholder/director.

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.

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

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

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.

 The opponent surrendered its right of way.