In Howe v Gossop, a couple lost their appeal against a proprietary estoppel claim brought by their neighbours over some land that they believed had been transferred to them by way of an oral agreement.

Our autumn / winter 2023 round up of news includes the usual cocktail of topics from Defra’s consultation on additional support for the farming sector; legislation to deter rural thieves; and an update on SFI agreements.

We often see ‘without prejudice’ ("WP") on communications between parties in dispute. The suggestion seems to be that adding that banner to a letter might offer some magical protection down the line if the dispute is not resolved. It doesn’t, but a fuller explanation of the principle of without prejudice might be useful.

The phrase “estoppel by convention” is not a phrase one hears very often in everyday conversation. Its legal implications can however make a big difference to the outcome of a claim, where relevant, when a dispute arises.

On 28 February 2013, amendments to the Town and Country Planning (Modification and Discharge of Planning Obligations) Regulations 1992 (‘Regulations’) come into effect.

International supply chain contracts have the added risk of exchange rate fluctuations.

Tenancies created under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (‘AHA’) allow agricultural holdings to be let by the land owner to a tenant.

No organisation has escaped unscathed by COVID-19. However, one sector that has been particularly affected is education.

The process of reforming agricultural tenancy legislation under the Agriculture Act 2020 has now started with the introduction of the Agricultural Holdings (Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2021, which came into force on 17 March 2021.

Wright Hassall's corporate team has helped to facilitate the sale of a modern surveying services provider, headquartered in Warwickshire, in a multi-million-pound deal.