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❄️Tanfield's Winter Newsletter is out!
Catch up on the latest in business and property law, plus all things Tanfield.
Tanfield wishes you all a happy festive season and New Year. 🎇
tanfieldchambers.co.uk/winter-newsl...
Catch up on the latest in business and property law, plus all things Tanfield.
Tanfield wishes you all a happy festive season and New Year. 🎇
tanfieldchambers.co.uk/winter-newsl...
Winter Newsletter 2025 | Tanfield
Welcome to the winter 2025 edition of Tanfield Chambers’ newsletter. Recent Events We are delighted to report that Philip Rainey KC won Real Estate Silk of the Year at the 2025 Chambers UK Bar Awards....
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December 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
❄️Tanfield's Winter Newsletter is out!
Catch up on the latest in business and property law, plus all things Tanfield.
Tanfield wishes you all a happy festive season and New Year. 🎇
tanfieldchambers.co.uk/winter-newsl...
Catch up on the latest in business and property law, plus all things Tanfield.
Tanfield wishes you all a happy festive season and New Year. 🎇
tanfieldchambers.co.uk/winter-newsl...
🏡Tanfield’s Annual Junior Conference: All’s Fair in Love and Land Law
Attendance at the conference is priced at £150+ VAT per delegate and can be purchased here | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tanfields-...
Attendance at the conference is priced at £150+ VAT per delegate and can be purchased here | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tanfields-...
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🏡Tanfield’s Annual Junior Conference: All’s Fair in Love and Land Law
Attendance at the conference is priced at £150+ VAT per delegate and can be purchased here | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tanfields-...
Attendance at the conference is priced at £150+ VAT per delegate and can be purchased here | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tanfields-...
🌟During the festive period, Tanfield will observe reduced opening hours.
Please refer to the schedule below for our specific opening times during this season.
We appreciate your understanding and extend our warm wishes for a restful and enjoyable holiday season.
Please refer to the schedule below for our specific opening times during this season.
We appreciate your understanding and extend our warm wishes for a restful and enjoyable holiday season.
December 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🌟During the festive period, Tanfield will observe reduced opening hours.
Please refer to the schedule below for our specific opening times during this season.
We appreciate your understanding and extend our warm wishes for a restful and enjoyable holiday season.
Please refer to the schedule below for our specific opening times during this season.
We appreciate your understanding and extend our warm wishes for a restful and enjoyable holiday season.
Piers Harrison looks at High Street Rental Auctions. 🏙️
Read the full editorial here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/high-street-...
Read the full editorial here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/high-street-...
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Piers Harrison looks at High Street Rental Auctions. 🏙️
Read the full editorial here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/high-street-...
Read the full editorial here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/high-street-...
Martin Young explores the recent developments in rent charges in a Residential Property webinar for LexisNexis.
Access the preview or full recording (subject to subscription) here: www.lexisnexis.com/university/c...
Access the preview or full recording (subject to subscription) here: www.lexisnexis.com/university/c...
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Martin Young explores the recent developments in rent charges in a Residential Property webinar for LexisNexis.
Access the preview or full recording (subject to subscription) here: www.lexisnexis.com/university/c...
Access the preview or full recording (subject to subscription) here: www.lexisnexis.com/university/c...
Read about Supreme Court judgment in Mitchell v Al Jaber [2025] UKSC 43 tanfieldchambers.co.uk/the-lawyers-...
The Lawyer’s Top 10 appeals of 2025 - Philip Rainey KC, Marc Glover, Andrew Martin and Sami Allan appear in the important new Supreme Court decision on equitable compensation and vendor’s liens. | Tan...
The Supreme Court handed down judgment in Mitchell v Al Jaber [2025] UKSC 43 on Monday 24 November 2025. Phillip Rainey KC, Marc Glover, Andrew Martin and Sami Allan appeared on behalf Sheikh Mohamed ...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Read about Supreme Court judgment in Mitchell v Al Jaber [2025] UKSC 43 tanfieldchambers.co.uk/the-lawyers-...
Christy Burzio appointed Vice-Chair of Independent Decision-Making Body at the @barstandardsboard.bsky.social. Mark Neale, BSB Director General said “Her experience & insight will be invaluable in helping the IDB continue to reach fair & independent decisions on regulatory issues.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Christy Burzio appointed Vice-Chair of Independent Decision-Making Body at the @barstandardsboard.bsky.social. Mark Neale, BSB Director General said “Her experience & insight will be invaluable in helping the IDB continue to reach fair & independent decisions on regulatory issues.”
📢 Pupillage listings are now live on @thebarcouncil.bsky.social Pupillage Gateway!
🗓️ Applications open 5 January 2026
⏰ Close 22 January 2026 (11:59pm)
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🗓️ Applications open 5 January 2026
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📢 Pupillage listings are now live on @thebarcouncil.bsky.social Pupillage Gateway!
🗓️ Applications open 5 January 2026
⏰ Close 22 January 2026 (11:59pm)
View @tanfield.bsky.social's listings:
👉 Starting September 2026: tinyurl.com/5asvvpr4
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🗓️ Applications open 5 January 2026
⏰ Close 22 January 2026 (11:59pm)
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Read about Plantation Wharf Management v Brady 2025] EWHC 2938 (Ch) concerning application for final injunctions/declarations re control of Plantation Wharf Management Limited, which is the management company of the Plantation Wharf estate: tinyurl.com/2mbkhjkr
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Read about Plantation Wharf Management v Brady 2025] EWHC 2938 (Ch) concerning application for final injunctions/declarations re control of Plantation Wharf Management Limited, which is the management company of the Plantation Wharf estate: tinyurl.com/2mbkhjkr
Christopher Heather KC and Ceri Edmonds will be speaking at this year’s Property Litigation Association’s Autumn Training Day on 12th November 2025. Their topic is "The right to manage explained". View the full programme: tinyurl.com/yn7ykzx7
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Christopher Heather KC and Ceri Edmonds will be speaking at this year’s Property Litigation Association’s Autumn Training Day on 12th November 2025. Their topic is "The right to manage explained". View the full programme: tinyurl.com/yn7ykzx7
Christmas presents for friends and family sorted this year for Daniel Dovar as @thomsonreutersnews.bsky.social publish "Dovar & Sawtell on The Building Safety Act". If you want to follow suit, you can buy it here: tinyurl.com/4y74kxx9
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Christmas presents for friends and family sorted this year for Daniel Dovar as @thomsonreutersnews.bsky.social publish "Dovar & Sawtell on The Building Safety Act". If you want to follow suit, you can buy it here: tinyurl.com/4y74kxx9
📘 Out now: Dovar & Sawtell on the Building Safety Act 2022
A comprehensive guide providing insight into the Building Safety Act’s impact on construction and property law.
👉 Purchase here: tinyurl.com/4y74kxx9
A comprehensive guide providing insight into the Building Safety Act’s impact on construction and property law.
👉 Purchase here: tinyurl.com/4y74kxx9
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📘 Out now: Dovar & Sawtell on the Building Safety Act 2022
A comprehensive guide providing insight into the Building Safety Act’s impact on construction and property law.
👉 Purchase here: tinyurl.com/4y74kxx9
A comprehensive guide providing insight into the Building Safety Act’s impact on construction and property law.
👉 Purchase here: tinyurl.com/4y74kxx9
🎂 Tanfield Chambers is taking part in this year’s #GreatLegalBake during Pro Bono Week.
We are holding our bake sale on Wednesday, 5th November, to raise vital funds in support of access to justice.
📸 Stay tuned — we will be sharing some sweet shots of the team’s creations!
We are holding our bake sale on Wednesday, 5th November, to raise vital funds in support of access to justice.
📸 Stay tuned — we will be sharing some sweet shots of the team’s creations!
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🎂 Tanfield Chambers is taking part in this year’s #GreatLegalBake during Pro Bono Week.
We are holding our bake sale on Wednesday, 5th November, to raise vital funds in support of access to justice.
📸 Stay tuned — we will be sharing some sweet shots of the team’s creations!
We are holding our bake sale on Wednesday, 5th November, to raise vital funds in support of access to justice.
📸 Stay tuned — we will be sharing some sweet shots of the team’s creations!
It is always a pleasure to meet enthusiastic future barristers at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair!
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand & we hope you managed to get your hands on some of our much-loved merch 👀
#BarCouncilPupillageFair2025 #Tanfield
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand & we hope you managed to get your hands on some of our much-loved merch 👀
#BarCouncilPupillageFair2025 #Tanfield
October 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
It is always a pleasure to meet enthusiastic future barristers at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair!
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand & we hope you managed to get your hands on some of our much-loved merch 👀
#BarCouncilPupillageFair2025 #Tanfield
Thank you to everyone who visited our stand & we hope you managed to get your hands on some of our much-loved merch 👀
#BarCouncilPupillageFair2025 #Tanfield
🎉 Tanfield Chambers ranks in 4 areas in the Legal 500 UK Guide 2026!
We’ve maintained our Tier 2 ranking in Property Litigation & celebrated new rankings for Christopher Heather KC, Marc Glover, and Birgitta Meyer.
Read the full guide here: www.legal500.com/rankings/ran...
We’ve maintained our Tier 2 ranking in Property Litigation & celebrated new rankings for Christopher Heather KC, Marc Glover, and Birgitta Meyer.
Read the full guide here: www.legal500.com/rankings/ran...
October 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🎉 Tanfield Chambers ranks in 4 areas in the Legal 500 UK Guide 2026!
We’ve maintained our Tier 2 ranking in Property Litigation & celebrated new rankings for Christopher Heather KC, Marc Glover, and Birgitta Meyer.
Read the full guide here: www.legal500.com/rankings/ran...
We’ve maintained our Tier 2 ranking in Property Litigation & celebrated new rankings for Christopher Heather KC, Marc Glover, and Birgitta Meyer.
Read the full guide here: www.legal500.com/rankings/ran...
⚖️ Hugh Rowan’s article on Kulkarni v Gwent Holdings Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 1206 is now up, with Andrew Butler KC & Hugh Rowan appearing for the Appellant.
The case clarifies ‘capable of remedy.’
Read here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/repudiation-...
The case clarifies ‘capable of remedy.’
Read here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/repudiation-...
September 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
⚖️ Hugh Rowan’s article on Kulkarni v Gwent Holdings Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 1206 is now up, with Andrew Butler KC & Hugh Rowan appearing for the Appellant.
The case clarifies ‘capable of remedy.’
Read here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/repudiation-...
The case clarifies ‘capable of remedy.’
Read here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/repudiation-...
A strong showing for our Chambers at the Legal 500 Bar Awards, with nominations in Property and Housing for Chambers of the Year, Silk of the Year, and Junior of the Year.
We’re delighted that Philip Rainey KC has been awarded Property and Housing Silk of the Year, a well-deserved achievement.
We’re delighted that Philip Rainey KC has been awarded Property and Housing Silk of the Year, a well-deserved achievement.
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A strong showing for our Chambers at the Legal 500 Bar Awards, with nominations in Property and Housing for Chambers of the Year, Silk of the Year, and Junior of the Year.
We’re delighted that Philip Rainey KC has been awarded Property and Housing Silk of the Year, a well-deserved achievement.
We’re delighted that Philip Rainey KC has been awarded Property and Housing Silk of the Year, a well-deserved achievement.
Building Safety Act 2022 Update
Hear from Andrew Butler KC & Hugh Rowan as they discuss the Supreme Court’s URS v BDW ruling and Court of Appeal decisions clarifying service charge protections & remediation contribution orders under the BSA 2022.
Book now: learn.lawsociety.org.uk/product/buil...
Hear from Andrew Butler KC & Hugh Rowan as they discuss the Supreme Court’s URS v BDW ruling and Court of Appeal decisions clarifying service charge protections & remediation contribution orders under the BSA 2022.
Book now: learn.lawsociety.org.uk/product/buil...
September 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Building Safety Act 2022 Update
Hear from Andrew Butler KC & Hugh Rowan as they discuss the Supreme Court’s URS v BDW ruling and Court of Appeal decisions clarifying service charge protections & remediation contribution orders under the BSA 2022.
Book now: learn.lawsociety.org.uk/product/buil...
Hear from Andrew Butler KC & Hugh Rowan as they discuss the Supreme Court’s URS v BDW ruling and Court of Appeal decisions clarifying service charge protections & remediation contribution orders under the BSA 2022.
Book now: learn.lawsociety.org.uk/product/buil...
📢 Daniel Bromilow presents an MBL Live Broadcast:
Restrictive Covenants on Land – A Masterclass
From creation to discharge: enforcement, interpretation, lapses, remedies & Lands Tribunal.
📅 10 Sept 2025 | 🎥 Online (rec available)
🔗 www.mblseminars.com/courses/rest...
Restrictive Covenants on Land – A Masterclass
From creation to discharge: enforcement, interpretation, lapses, remedies & Lands Tribunal.
📅 10 Sept 2025 | 🎥 Online (rec available)
🔗 www.mblseminars.com/courses/rest...
September 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
📢 Daniel Bromilow presents an MBL Live Broadcast:
Restrictive Covenants on Land – A Masterclass
From creation to discharge: enforcement, interpretation, lapses, remedies & Lands Tribunal.
📅 10 Sept 2025 | 🎥 Online (rec available)
🔗 www.mblseminars.com/courses/rest...
Restrictive Covenants on Land – A Masterclass
From creation to discharge: enforcement, interpretation, lapses, remedies & Lands Tribunal.
📅 10 Sept 2025 | 🎥 Online (rec available)
🔗 www.mblseminars.com/courses/rest...
🎙 New podcast: Business rates liability: corporate ratepayer insolvency
Martin Young & Nora Wannagat explore business rates liability when corporate clients face insolvency.
Listen here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/busi...
🎧Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Martin Young & Nora Wannagat explore business rates liability when corporate clients face insolvency.
Listen here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/busi...
🎧Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Business rates liability: corporate ratepayer insolvency | Tanfield
business rate liability on corporate insolvency
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September 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🎙 New podcast: Business rates liability: corporate ratepayer insolvency
Martin Young & Nora Wannagat explore business rates liability when corporate clients face insolvency.
Listen here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/busi...
🎧Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Martin Young & Nora Wannagat explore business rates liability when corporate clients face insolvency.
Listen here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/busi...
🎧Apple Podcasts | Spotify
👏 We are delighted to share that Philip Rainey KC has been shortlisted in the Real Estate category at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025!
Winners announced on 13 November — we are wishing him the best of luck! 🍀
#ChambersUKBarAwards #RealEstate #Barristers #Excellence
Winners announced on 13 November — we are wishing him the best of luck! 🍀
#ChambersUKBarAwards #RealEstate #Barristers #Excellence
September 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
👏 We are delighted to share that Philip Rainey KC has been shortlisted in the Real Estate category at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025!
Winners announced on 13 November — we are wishing him the best of luck! 🍀
#ChambersUKBarAwards #RealEstate #Barristers #Excellence
Winners announced on 13 November — we are wishing him the best of luck! 🍀
#ChambersUKBarAwards #RealEstate #Barristers #Excellence
Why do proprietary estoppel claims often fail in commercial disputes? James Castle explores key cases incl. Cobbe & Guest. 🔎
👉Read the full article here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/what-causes-...
#PropertyLitigation #ProprietaryEstoppel #CommercialProperty #Tanfield
👉Read the full article here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/what-causes-...
#PropertyLitigation #ProprietaryEstoppel #CommercialProperty #Tanfield
August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Why do proprietary estoppel claims often fail in commercial disputes? James Castle explores key cases incl. Cobbe & Guest. 🔎
👉Read the full article here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/what-causes-...
#PropertyLitigation #ProprietaryEstoppel #CommercialProperty #Tanfield
👉Read the full article here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/what-causes-...
#PropertyLitigation #ProprietaryEstoppel #CommercialProperty #Tanfield
Andrew Butler KC & Annie Higgo (instructed by Holmes & Hills) involved in important decision re implication of terms of good faith in commercial contracts - Ellis & Ors v John Benson Limited [2025] EWHC 2096 (KB). Read more here: ow.ly/J5Xz50WCLAQ
August 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Andrew Butler KC & Annie Higgo (instructed by Holmes & Hills) involved in important decision re implication of terms of good faith in commercial contracts - Ellis & Ors v John Benson Limited [2025] EWHC 2096 (KB). Read more here: ow.ly/J5Xz50WCLAQ
Read Annie Higgo's article for Practical Law discussing some of the procedural/practical points arising when deceased parties crop up in possession claims both in the landlord/tenant sphere and in the real property context: ow.ly/cmQP50WnswX
#possessionclaims
#possessionclaims
July 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Read Annie Higgo's article for Practical Law discussing some of the procedural/practical points arising when deceased parties crop up in possession claims both in the landlord/tenant sphere and in the real property context: ow.ly/cmQP50WnswX
#possessionclaims
#possessionclaims
Success for Tim Polli KC, Mark Loveday and Hugh Rowan in 2 important BSA Act 2022 appeals in Hippersley Point and Triathlon Homes.
Copies of judgments + Mark Loveday & Hugh Rowan's commentary on the decision in Hippersley here: ow.ly/HR2S50WmlNa
Copies of judgments + Mark Loveday & Hugh Rowan's commentary on the decision in Hippersley here: ow.ly/HR2S50WmlNa
Court of Appeal hands down landmark Building Safety Act decisions in which Tim Polli KC, Mark Loveday, and Hugh Rowan appeared | Tanfield
The Court of Appeal has today handed down judgments in the eagerly anticipated linked appeals in Adriatic Land v Leaseholders of Hippersley Point and Stratford Village Development Partnership v Triath...
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July 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Success for Tim Polli KC, Mark Loveday and Hugh Rowan in 2 important BSA Act 2022 appeals in Hippersley Point and Triathlon Homes.
Copies of judgments + Mark Loveday & Hugh Rowan's commentary on the decision in Hippersley here: ow.ly/HR2S50WmlNa
Copies of judgments + Mark Loveday & Hugh Rowan's commentary on the decision in Hippersley here: ow.ly/HR2S50WmlNa