Landlord & tenant

13 July 2017

Issue: 7754 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court

Parkes v Wilkes [2017] EWHC 1556 (Ch), [2017] All ER (D) 33 (Jul)

The Chancery Division dismissed the claimant’s appeal against a decision dismissing her claim for an order to extend the lease on her flat to 999 years with no premium. The court was not persuaded that there was a proper basis in the case to challenge the exercise of the judge’s discretion.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Bloomsbury Square Employment Law—Donna Clancy

Employment law team strengthened with partner appointment

mfg Solicitors—Matt Smith

Corporate solicitor joins as partner in Birmingham

Freeths—Joe Lythgoe

Corporate director with expertise in creative industries joins mergers and acquisitions team

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Landlord & tenant

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bloomsbury Square Employment Law—Donna Clancy

mfg Solicitors—Matt Smith

Freeths—Joe Lythgoe