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05 August 2022
Issue: 7990 / Categories: Legal News , Property , Costs
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NLJ this week: Hollow victory in Tower Hamlets housing dispute

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Falcon Chambers’ Fern Schofield and Anthony Tanney look at what turned into a hollow victory in the Court of Appeal, in this week’s NLJ

The case concerned a long residential lease on a flat in east London. The parties were successful but out of pocket. Schofield and Tanney report on what became a ‘somewhat extraordinary’ Court of Appeal decision, Tower Hamlets v Khan, and look at the ramifications for practitioners working in this area of law.

Issue: 7990 / Categories: Legal News , Property , Costs
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

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Government proposals to make independent written legal advice a prerequisite for workplace non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may prove unworkable, according to a senior employment lawyer
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