Gymshark took ex-influencer Nathanial Massiah to court for breaking a three-month non-compete clause by promoting rival brand YoungLA. The case, which settled before trial, sparked debate over fairness in influencer contracts and the risks brands face when enforcing restrictive covenants. It highlights the need for clear, balanced agreements and legal awareness in the influencer industry.

Proprietary Estoppel is a powerful legal tool in England and Wales, often used to enforce informal promises concerning land and property. It enables individuals to claim rights in property, even in the absence of a formal agreement, if they can show that they relied on a promise to their detriment. This article explains how Proprietary Estoppel works, the types of situations it commonly arises in, how such claims are brought and defended, and highlights key legal Proprietary Estoppel authorities.

The long-awaited decision in this case was handed down by the Supreme Court on 15 March 2017. Unfortunately, it does not provide any of us with the guidance that we had so hoped for and indeed the Supreme Court identify in their judgement “the unsatisfactory state of the present law”. So has this case really been the landmark that it was heralded to be?

Podcast from Caroline Benfield and Elizabeth Taylor on the Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill 2020.

If a will does not include the true wishes of the person making the will, or if the will has not been executed correctly, it may be invalid and can, therefore, be contested. Our guide takes you through the grounds for contesting a will.

Proprietary estoppel is a legal remedy that permits people who, having been promised land, property or a combination of both (usually a farm) and relied on that promise to their detriment, to bring a claim if that promise is reneged on.

Historically courts have taken a robust approach to protecting gifts contained in wills for the benefit of a charity. A number of recent cases suggest a change of approach towards charities. A notable case, which reflects these changing attitudes is the case of Gill and Woodall [2010].

In 2023, a shareholder recovered the VAT paid on professional fees despite making an exempt sale of the shares in their company. HMRC rejected the shareholder’s claim, but the Tribunals have accepted the shareholder’s arguments. The case is Hotel La Tour Ltd [2023] UKUT 00178 (TCC). Shareholders should now be considering whether they can structure their share sales in order to recover VAT on professional fees, or whether share sales in the past four years qualified for input tax recovery.

Wright Hassall announced as the new exclusive legal sponsor of the Equestrian Employers Association (EEA).

We regularly receive requests for advice on how to regain possession of a tied cottage when a statutory tenancy comes to an end, particularly in cases where the history of succession is not easily accessible.