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Davies-Gilbert v Goacher: The right to develop under a restrictive covenant
Developments for Developers – John McGhee KC and Alice Hawker discuss the recent case of Davies-Gilbert v Goacher and Chester [2022] EWHC 969 regarding restrictive covenants requiring consent to develop property, and when it is reasonable to withhold consent. The case offers interesting practical insights for developers seeking consent, covenantees making the decision and litigants when a refusal is contentious. John and Alice look at issues such as the relevance of aesthetic considerations, the reasonableness of withholding consent where the reason for refusal can be neutralised by amendments, and the importance of the decision-making process.
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JPLA Renters’ Rights Act – Trilogy of Nuts & Bolts Seminars – Part 1
Thursday 25 June 2026 | 6.15pm - 7.15pm
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Real property, real impact: What is the point of proprietary estoppel?
Article by Alice Hawker and Benedict Evans, 22nd June 2026 This article was originally published by Estates Gazette here. “One day, all this will be yours.” In varying guises, this story is familiar: a promise of land, acted on by the... Read more
By Alice Hawker | Benedict Evans
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Wilberforce nominated in multiple categories at Legal 500 Bar Awards
Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to share that we have been nominated in multiple categories at Legal 500 Bar Awards including ‘Chancery Set of the Year’ and ‘Property and Housing Set of the Year’. Congratulations to the following members of Chambers who... Read more
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