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Prohibited purpose or not prohibited purpose; that is the section 423 question: Purkiss v Kennedy and Ors [2025] EWCA Civ 268
Purkiss v Kennedy and Ors [2025] EWCA Civ 268 – Purkiss v Kennedy & Ors [2025] EWCA Civ 268 (14 Marc…
Be kind, and save money on lunch
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. There is, however, such a thing as a court-ordered one, as tw…
Permission to appeal granted in key “mixed use” property claim
Fladgate’s Real Estate Disputes team has successfully secured permission from the Court of Appeal on…
PISCES: potential liquidity and a preparatory step to IPO?
In the context of an initial public offering, a company undertakes a significant transition to becom…
GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and others - what lessons can be learned?
A recent decision in Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) Limited and others CAM/26UH…
Auctioning off the High Street
Our high streets are facing unprecedented challenges. More than one in every seven high street shop…
Whisky cask investments: Liquid gold or legal minefield?
World exports of Scotch whisky are currently estimated at over £5.9 billion. Over the last 10 years,…
AI Round-Up - March 2025
February saw the AI landscape continue to evolve at a breakneck pace, with significant developments …
Ensuring your furry friend’s future: the importance of estate planning for pets
Pets are more than just animals – they are family. They provide companionship, love and support. It’…
Digital assets: protecting your online legacy
A sudden death, a lost password and millions of dollars of cryptocurrency lost. In 2018, the co-fou…
What is a ‘pet-nup’ and when might I need one?
Although many of us consider our pets as part of the family, as far as the Courts in England and Wal…
Construction Cases Overview 2024
Our construction team has compiled their top 10 cases from 2024.2024 was a significant year for…
From barrel to bankruptcy: The pitfalls every wine collector needs to know
Wine drinkers in the UK are in a fortuitous position: the UK (and specifically, London) boasts a wor…
Corporate Deals Overview 2024
It is a pleasure to introduce our overview of Fladgate’s corporate deal activity during 2024. …
The ‘exodus’ of UK millionaires: Myth or reality?
When the abolition of the UK resident non-domiciled (RND) tax advantages was confirmed in March 2024…
New Arbitration Act 2025 – A change should do you good
The new Arbitration Act 2025 has now been entered into the statute book and is expected to come into…
Cohabitation agreements – What are they and why might I need one?
Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics show that in 2022, approximately 6.8 million p…
Understanding how trusts are treated in divorce
Divorce and trusts often go hand in hand. It is incredibly common for our clients, or their spouses,…
Copyright protection for TV formats – Rinkoff v Baby Cow Productions [2025]
Whether a TV format is capable of copyright or dramatic work protection (under the UK’s Copyright De…
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Why is a pre-nuptial agreement important?
Thinking about popping the question this Valentine’s Day? Then consider a pre-nuptial agreement! I…
Don’t delay in having your say: a cautionary tale
Fladgate represents an individual defendant in the two parallel claims of Okuashvili & Others v Ivan…
Why is Marcus no longer the favourite son? A review of Marcus v Marcus
What do Marcus Rashford and Manchester United have to do with the Private Wealth world? Nothing it t…
Using Family Investment Companies for efficient succession planning
Many families incorporate family investment companies (or “FICs”) as part of their estate planning. …
Leading the way for Forma Real Estate Funds
We recently advised Forma Real Estate in connection with the acquisition of a mixed-use prime proper…
