Friends Life Ltd v Siemens Hearing Instruments Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 382

Case Law Round-Up: A kaleidoscope of cases

Alexandra Foxon and Gary Lawrenson summarise their highlights of 2014 focusing on commercial landlord and tenant cases ‘When negotiating new leases, express apportionment clauses are a “must have” for tenants.’ As we begin the new year, it is a good time to reflect on decisions that grabbed the headlines in the real estate world in …

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Drafting: You ‘may’ do as you please but you ‘must’ do as we say…

Brioney Thomas reviews recent case law on drafting notices ‘It is clear that if you want to exercise an option or give some form of notice under a unilateral contract, you need to follow the requirements set out in the agreement.’ Recent cases have provided a reminder of the importance of the choice of language …

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Break Clauses: Precision is key

Will the latest Court of Appeal decision leave tenants at breaking point? Helen Pickard considers the recent case of Friends Life ‘In Friends Life, Lewison LJ determined that while the meaning of the notice was clear and correct in all regards, the form of notice was non-compliant. There had to be strict compliance and, on …

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