Serle Court publishes its 28th edition of SerleSpeak

We are delighted to introduce the 28th edition of SerleSpeak on the subject of Property Litigation. In this edition, our barristers present four articles, which are set out below.

In Andrew Francis’ lead article, ‘How not to say “No” – or how to say “Yes” ’, Andrew considers Four Golden Rules of approval when deciding whether to grant or refuse consent.

Andrew Bruce then goes on to evaluate modification and discharge of restrictive covenants under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925 by the Upper Tribunal.

Thomas Braithwaite looks at ‘allodial land’ in a company law context and the recent decision of Chief ICC Judge Briggs in Pall Mall 3 v Network Rail [2021] EWHC 1835 (Ch).

Finally, Amy Proferes discusses the effect of the pandemic on the relationship between landlords and their tenants and the renewal and modification of pre-existing leases in her article: “O brave new world, that has such clauses in it!”

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Related Barristers

Andrew Francis

Call: 1977

Andrew Bruce

Call: 1992

Thomas Braithwaite

Call: 1998

Amy Proferes’ practice covers both traditional and commercial Chancery. She has particular interests in contentious probate, company, civil fraud, and property, and is experienced in dealing with cases where these areas overlap. She appears regularly in the High Court, often unled, but also enjoys working as part of a larger team.

Amy is ranked as a leading junior in Private Wealth & Probate by Legal 500 and in Chancery: Traditional by Chambers & Partners. The directories describe her as “remarkably versatile across company law and trust and estate disputes” and “very thorough, has an intricate knowledge of the law, and is also very approachable.”