Break Clauses - Andrew Walker QC, Maitland Chambers
How far can you push the court over break clauses, looking at (1) vacant possession, (2) reinstatement, (3) obligation to remove tenant's chattels and fixtures?
Restrictive covenants - Martin Hutchings QC, Wilberforce Chambers
Weighing up all the practical scenarios, how do you gain an edge for your developer clients in relation to restrictive covenants and s.84, following the spate of recent cases?
Renewals
What are the practical and legal implications of the shift in approach to renewals for clients, e.g., pandemic suspension clauses, shorter terms, turnover rents, additional break options?
Restructuring - Raquel Agnello QC, Erskine Chambers
When will insolvency law powers turn the scales in your clients' favour over CVAs and other restructuring vehicles, and what are the associated risks?
Adoption - Damian Woodward-Carlton QC, 42 Bedford Row
How willing is the court to allow wider family members to intervene late, challenge assessments and oppose an adoption order being made?
Allegations - Hannah Markham QC, 36 Family
How do you handle allegations made by children if there is no supporting evidence or the allegation is not repeated?
Placements - Amanda Weston QC, Garden Court Chambers
How are the courts practically dealing with unregistered and unregulated placements in light of recent legal developments?
DOL - Mark Twomey QC, Coram Chambers
Drawing on recent and live cases, what counts and would move a court when making a Deprivation of Liberty application?
Ho v Adelekun - Roger Mallalieu QC, 4 New Square
How will market practice change over QOCS, following the Supreme Court's decision in Ho v Adelekun? Is there any more wriggle room?
