In a recent case (New Bankside Residents v Tate Gallery), the High Court had to decide whether residents of flats in Central London with floor to ceiling windows opposite the Tate Modern Gallery were entitled to a right of privacy from the Tate’s viewing gallery. The flat owners sought an injunction against the Tate requiring […]
A recent case in the Court of Appeal has demonstrated how important it is for developers to ensure that all of the land they wish to acquire and/or develop has the benefit of all required easements. In Parker and Another -v- Roberts, the Court ruled that an obligation to contribute towards the maintenance of a […]
The Irish fast food chain, Supermac’s, based in County Galway has managed to successfully revoke McDonald’s “Big Mac” European Trade Mark, after a dispute lasting a number of years. The dispute started after McDonald’s opposed Supermac’s own EU trade mark. Supermac’s then commenced a revocation action against McDonald’s challenging them to show genuine use of […]
Jane Masih has been promoted to Managing Director of Owen White Solicitors following the retirement of outgoing MD Richard Keen. Mike Smith has been promoted to Director.
Owen White Solicitors have been appointed to a new Heathrow legal panel
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“Should developers be concerned about the recent judgment in S Franses Limited v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Limited when relying on having an intention to demolish or redevelop to obtain possession of premises?” In short, the Supreme Court’s ruling should not affect developers who rely on section 30(1)(f) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 […]
What is Copyright? Copyright is a right to prevent others from using or copying work without the consent of the copyright owner. Copyright is governed by the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1998 and is a property right which vests in original literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works in additional to sound recordings, films/broadcasts and typographical […]
We have been dealing with a large number of property joint ventures recently. Such joint ventures typically involve two organisations forming a new company or limited liability partnership (“LLP”). The new entity will buy and develop land, often using funding provided by the joint venture partners. The joint venture entity will appoint a contractor to […]
On 19 October 2016, the Court of Appeal in the case of Cardiff County Council v Lee (2016) EWCA Civ 1034 made it clear to landlords that following a Defendant/tenant’s breach of a Suspended Possession Order (“SPO”) they must first ensure that they obtain permission from the Court to apply for a warrant. Our note […]
Pictured: Karen Murphy who, along with Alicia West, organised the fundraising event In what has rapidly become a firm favourite in the Owen White events calendar, staff across all departments have spent the weekend baking in preparation for this week’s Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Experienced bakers and enthusiastic amateurs alike will be shipping […]
