Court of Appeal clarifies cross-border divorce disputes and forum after Brexit
This article examines the Court of Appeal’s decision in Ferrara v Ferrara, offering important guidance on how cross-border divorce disputes are handled after Brexit.
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This article examines the Court of Appeal’s decision in Ferrara v Ferrara, offering important guidance on how cross-border divorce disputes are handled after Brexit.
The recent High Court decision in Mulbury Homes (Hazel Grove) Ltd v Scoto Ltd & Stockport Council provides important guidance on the interaction between landlord's consent provisions in leases and the Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition) (“SCPC”), regularly incorporated into sale contracts.
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