Anna Durkie

1 week ago | estatesgazette.co.uk | Tom Merrick |David Lyons |Anna Durkie |Case summaries

The world of work continues to grapple with the challenges posed by remote working. Many employers are doubling down on their efforts to get people back to the office to help drive growth, productivity and team cohesion, while others continue to maintain existing hybrid arrangements. It is a divisive topic, as many employees don’t want to give up the benefits that remote working offers, while for others, a lack of social interaction means more time in the office is welcomed.

1 month ago | estatesgazette.co.uk | David Jones |Anna Durkie

Chloe Benson looks at the legal implications following forfeiture of a lease, and the practical considerations where a tenant wants to return to premises after it remedies its breach

1 month ago | estatesgazette.co.uk | Kate Andrews |Anna Durkie

It was recently reported that the Kuwait sovereign wealth fund – the freehold owner of the 28-storey Willis Building, located in Lime Street, EC3 – has initiated High Court proceedings against plans for the nearby development of 50 Fenchurch Street, EC3. The case was issued by the UK real estate investment vehicle of the state of Kuwait against a special purpose vehicle controlled by AXA IM that holds the long leasehold at 50 Fenchurch Street.

1 month ago | estatesgazette.co.uk | Anna Durkie |Jess Harrold |Case summary

It is widely accepted that no one can expect pinpoint accuracy from a valuation. Therefore, valuations within the permissible range will not be negligent even if some aspect of the…