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13 July 2017
Issue: 7754 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Landlord & tenant

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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mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

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Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

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Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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