PropertyThursday 14 July 2022
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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We are delighted to announce that Wilberforce has been shortlisted in four categories at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026. Chancery Set of the Year Company/Insolvency Set of the Year Real Estate Set of the Year Real Estate Junior of... Read more
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External Conferences
Thursday 12 November 2026 | 9.15am - 4.30pm
The Royal Society of Medicine, London
Speakers:
Joanne Wicks KC | Mark Galtrey
External Conferences
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 12.30pm - 7pm
The Midland Hotel, Manchester
£75 for PLA members
Speakers:
Tiffany Scott KC
Articles
Article by Joanne Wicks KC and Naomi Kilcoyne, published 20th July 2026 This article was originally published by Estates Gazette here. The law is often required to decide which of two innocent parties should bear the brunt of another’s wrongdoing. This... Read more
By Joanne Wicks KC | Naomi Kilcoyne
Monday 20 July 2026