In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Davitt Jones Bould's Head of Legal Training, to discuss Fosse Urban Projects v Whyte and others. Richard analyses discharging restrictive covenants, and why the behaviour of the person who wants the covenants discharged matters. This case holds relevance for stakeholders involved in developments of any size. Richard assesses the background to the case, reminding us of the importance of s84 of the LPA 1925. He further explains the reasoning behind the decision, giving context for future cases.
Cases mentioned:
Fosse Urban Projects v Whyte and others [2023]
Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust v Housing Solutions Ltd [2018]
George Wimpey Bristol Ltd v Gloucestershire Housing Association Ltd [2011]
ABOUT DAVITT JONES BOULD:
Davitt Jones Bould is a national law firm that specialises entirely in real estate. The firm has offices in London, Manchester and Birmingham ensuring truly national coverage. The firm is renowned for its high quality legal work and service.
We only recruit experienced lawyers with excellent calibre. As a result, our legal team of around 70 lawyers have an average post-qualification experience that exceeds 25 years. Most have joined us from other City firms, in-house departments and/or senior roles. Our lawyers have advised some of the UK’s most significant land owners including Barclays Bank, HSBC, Credit Suisse, Rolls Royce, The Royal Parks, The Cabinet Office and The Crown Estate. This focus on quality only has led to a 50% male and female Partner rate.
All of our clients are provided with a dedicated client care professional at no extra charge, which ensures that they receive the highest standard of service at all times.
Davitt Jones Bould is regularly selected to advise on high profile projects such as the hosting of the London 2012 Olympic Games by The Royal Parks and the first Sukuk Bond to be entered into by a Western Government on behalf of HM Treasury. Based in London at The Shard and also Manchester and Birmingham, we have a national presence.
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