Andrew Francis

Barrister

Andrew Francis, barrister, Serle Court, & author of Restrictive Covenants and Freehold Land, a Practitioner’s Guide; 4th Edn. (2013) (Jordans) & and co-author of Rights of Light, The Modern Law ; 3rd Edn. (2015) (Jordans) (www.serlecourt.co.uk)

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Andrew Francis welcomes the court’s much-needed clarity on rights of light

Andrew Francis looks back at six pieces of 1925 property legislation, brought into effect by vigorous effort & with a legacy that remains largely intact

Andrew Francis considers two ‘subterranean’ property cases, highlighting the importance of knowing what’s underneath the surface—literally & metaphorically

Andrew Francis on the application of three important principles advising upon the meaning & effect of legal documents

The separation of the two systems can be frustrating to lay people & adds to the burden on their advisers. Andrew Francis helps make us at home in this area of the law

A trio of recent cases has proven the value of knowing the law of limitations: Andrew Francis sets out some key lessons on avoiding the perils they demonstrated

Private nuisance, from overlooking to knotweed: what is the remedy? Andrew Francis presents a property drama in five acts

Andrew Francis takes a good look at Fearn v Tate Gallery Trustees: what lessons can property practitioners learn from the Supreme Court’s judgment?

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Winckworth Sherwood—Tim Foley

Property litigation practice strengthened by partner hire

Kingsley Napley—Romilly Holland

International arbitration team specialist joins the team

Red Lion Chambers—Maurice MacSweeney

Set creates new client and business development role amid growth

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Land tenure revolution begins

Property lawyers have given a cautious welcome to the government’s landmark Bill capping ground rents at £250, banning new leasehold properties and making it easier for leaseholders to switch to commonhold

Can more courts, fewer juries make a difference?

Four Nightingale courts are to be made permanent, as justice ministers continue to grapple with the record-level Crown Court backlog

Judiciary sets out diversity goals

The judiciary has set itself a trio of objectives and a trio of focus areas for the next five years, in its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030

Gauke recommendations on sentencing implemented

The Sentencing Act 2026 received royal assent last week, bringing into law the recommendations of David Gauke’s May 2025 Independent Sentencing Review

Fee abolished for crime victims

Victims of crime are to be given free access to transcripts of Crown Court sentencing remarks, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed

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Andrew Francis

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Winckworth Sherwood—Tim Foley

Kingsley Napley—Romilly Holland

Red Lion Chambers—Maurice MacSweeney