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Section 21 Orders for Possession and Human Rights

December 20, 2012 By Benchmark

In the recent case of Ismail and another v Genesis Housing Association [2012] EWHC (QB) the High Court decided that a defence based upon “human rights” would not assist affordable housing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property Disputes

Employment Restrictive Covenants – Restrictions After Ceasing Employment

September 28, 2012 By Benchmark

In the recent case of Safetynet Security Ltd v Coppage and another [2012] EWHC B11 the Mercantile Court reminded us that the law in regard to restrictive covenants was a balance between protecting the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment

Pregnancy and Redundancy

September 7, 2012 By Benchmark

It is generally understood that women who are pregnant or on maternity leave have enhanced rights. These rights are principally due to the Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment

Directors’ Duties and Shareholder Rights

September 7, 2012 By Benchmark

The relationship between shareholders and the company that they hold shares in is a complex one. Shareholders sometimes have rights over and above the mere passing of resolutions and to collect a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dispute Resolution

Disclosure Explained

September 6, 2012 By Benchmark

“Disclosure” is the name for a stage in the litigation process when both parties are required to produce any documents that may aid or affect their own case, or may aid or affect the case … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dispute Resolution

The Pitfalls for a Landlord of Evicting a Statutory Periodic Tenant

August 19, 2012 By Benchmark

Some may be aware that where a tenancy is for a fixed term and it continues beyond that fixed term it is considered to be a statutory periodic tenancy and would generally continue to run in that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property Disputes

Taxation of Company Directors

July 24, 2012 By Benchmark

In May 2012 HMRC published a consultation document entitled “The taxation of controlling persons”. The purpose of this paper is to consider whether the insertion of a provision to ensure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dispute Resolution

The Canadian case of Thelwell v. The Queen, “Doctor Tax”

July 24, 2012 By Benchmark

Mr Tarracino ran a business called “Doctor Tax”. This business advertised itself as a tax preparation and advisory service. Mr Tarracino had however previous convictions for tax evasion as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dispute Resolution

The Duties of Estate Agents & The Loss of a Chance

July 10, 2012 By Benchmark

The Duties of Estate Agents & The Loss of a Chance

The relationship of the estate agent and their customer is one which is usually governed by a contract, or as it sometimes referred to, retainer. The position at law as to the role of estate agents is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dispute Resolution, Property Disputes

Notice Terminating Licences

July 5, 2012 By Benchmark

Notice Terminating Licences

A notice terminating a licence must be given by all the licensors (party, or parties granting the licence), even if one of the licensors is also a licensee (party or parties with the benefit of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property Disputes

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COVID-19

We are fully operational although staff are working remotely. Please note that in light of the current situation all correspondence and documentation should be sent by email and we ask that hard copies are only forwarded by post when necessary and then only to a pre-agreed address as our office is currently closed. We will also be adopting various measures, including telephone and video conferencing etc, as appropriate and necessary. Please liaise with your Designated Fee Earner for further details.

COVID-19

We are fully operational although staff are working remotely. Please note that in light of the current situation all correspondence and documentation should be sent by email and we ask that hard copies are only forwarded by post when necessary and then only to a pre-agreed address as our office is currently closed. We will also be adopting various measures, including telephone and video conferencing etc, as appropriate and necessary. Please liaise with your Designated Fee Earner for further details.

Property Solicitors Central London

Benchmark Solicitors LLP is a Central London based law firm specialising exclusively in land and property related disputes.  Our team of experienced property dispute lawyers are based in Temple just moments from the Royal Courts of Justice.

Our Expertise

Our solicitors only specialise in civil dispute resolution (commonly referred to as litigation). Our team have particular expertise in claims involving property repossessions and tenant evictions, landlord and tenant disputes, bankruptcy and the family home and investment property (including foreign property investments).  Given our proximity to the Royal Courts of Justice and Central London County Court we are able to offer competitive rates for agency advocacy services.

Recent News

  • Brooke Homes (Bicester) Limited –v- Portfolio Property Partners Limited and Others [2021] – All Reasonable Endeavours in Property Contracts
  • London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited – Commercial Rent Arrears
  • Article on Sequent Nominees Limited v Hautford Limited
  • Regency Villas Title Ltd and others v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd and others – Easements

Our Advantages

Highly specialised legal services: property litigation and insolvency/bankruptcy litigation.

Close knit team: clients get combined experience.

Location: Temple, near leading courts.

Fixed Fee Initial Meeting

We offer a fixed fee no obligation sixty minute meeting for us to provide you with initial advice and direction. Contact us via the contact form, email address or telephone for more information as to how we can help you begin to resolve your dispute today.

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Post: 232-233 Temple Chambers, 3-7 Temple Avenue, London EC4Y 0HP

Tel: 0203 405 4540

Email: info@benchmark-solicitors.co.uk

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