(Queen’s Bench Division (Administrative Court); Holman J; 6 October 2010) A local authority case in which the court considered to what degree a foster carer needs to be consulted before it removes the child in their

High Court appeal from Land Registry Adjudicator concerning adverse possession and estoppel.

Asbestos.

Pre-emptive declaratory proceedings in relation to the enforceability of an Adjudicator’s decision.

Pre-emptive declaratory proceedings in relation to the enforceability of an Adjudicator’s decision.

A decision on preliminary issues under CPR Part 8 relating to a major dispute on Aberthaw power station.

Unusually, adjudication enforcement by a Part 7 trial with cross-examination of witnesses, which showed that not all of the terms agreed had been recorded in writing (s107 HGCRA 1996).

Richard defended a claim in respect of subsidence of residential property due to tree root activity.

Acting for the purchaser of a house in a dispute concerning an overage clause and an obligation to apply for planning permission to develop the property. 3 day trial in the County Court.

The case looked at proof of a Will in solemn form and the formalities of due execution. The Will was signed by the testator in the presence of only one witness, the second witness joining in

Claim on behalf of Swiss-based clients in negligence against the project managers and quantity surveyors in respect of the construction of a luxury hotel and spa which has resulted in a joint payment of damages with

Claim on behalf of Swiss-based clients in conspiracy to defraud and breach of contract in the construction of a luxury hotel and spa resulted in a joint payment of damages in excess of 4.8 million.