• Winding up under the CIGA 2020 and the associated Practice Direction

      Following the introduction of the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020 (“the CIGA 2020”) and the associated Insolvency Practice Direction, 3PB’s specialist commercial law barristers Charles Irvine and Rebecca Farrell consider winding up petitions in this context. In this article, they outline the key practical considerations for solicitors dealing with corporate insolvency during this time and how those considerations might impact the winding up of companies. Within the article some comment is made of the new Moratorium process and...

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    • 3PB reviews new changes to the execution of legal documents during COVID-19

      Lydia Pemberton, deputy head of 3PB’s Property and Estates team, and Charles Irvine, a member of 3PB’s Property and Estates team and Commercial team, have reviewed the new changes to the execution of documents brought about shortly before and since the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. New ways of working have meant a rise in technology and electronic communications which brings new formalities when it comes to dealing with the execution of legal documents. In this...

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    • 3PB’s Charles Irvine and Rebecca Farrell produce an updated property law guide on Covid-19

      3PB’s specialist Property and Estates Barristers Charles Irvine and Rebecca Farrell issue an updated guide on the rights of commercial landlords and their tenants during the Coronavirus pandemic. The guide reviews the existing position for commercial landlords and their tenants as well as an update on the latest Government’s announcement on 23rd April 2020. To read the full guide please click here. To discuss this further with Charles or Rebecca, please contact Chambers Director Mark Heath to schedule...

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    • 3PB produces new property law guide on Covid-19 and changing the locks in the lockdown

      3PB Barristers' Property & Estates team has issued a new guide, authored by 3PB property barristers Charles Irvine and Rebecca Farrell, on the rights of commercial landlords and their tenants, both prior to the 2020 Act and now and offer practical solutions in these very challenging times for retailers and the commercial property sector. In particular, the guide deals with the existing position for commercial landlords and their tenants, such as the rights of re-entry...

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    • Charles Irvine successfully defends Seaton House School in property dispute with bowling club

      3PB property barrister Charles Irvine has successfully acted for Seaton House School, named Independent Preparatory School of the Year in 2018, at the recent trial of Carshalton Beeches Bowling Club Limited v Seaton House School Limited at the County Court at Central London. During a 3 day trial, Charles successfully represented the Defendant in a claim brought for a business lease renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and a claim under proprietary estoppel. The bowling club sought...

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    • Charles Irvine acts in claim against Sirius Marine Services for defective workmanship

      Charles Irvine acted for Mr Greatbatch in a High Court (Business and Property)(Queen’s Bench Division)(Admiralty) claim against Sirius Marine Services Ltd for defective workmanship. The case raised issues as to the correct rate for the loss of use of a pleasure vessel.  The Court awarded loss of use at a rate of 8% (rather than the usual 1-2%) given the Defendant’s conduct in its handling of the Claimant’s vessel. Read the judgment here

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    • 3PB Barristers' Commercial Law Group brings you the Summer Edition of its Commercial Law Update Handout.

      3PB Barristers' Commercial Law Group brings you the Summer Edition of its Commercial Law Update Handout. Please click here to view it. Topics: David Berkley QC Determining duty of care James Davies Unfair prejudice petitions Charles Irvine Relief from sanctions Nicole Bollard Exclusions and limitations of liability Susan Jones Privilege in bankruptcy

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    • Commercial update: Privilege under investigation by Charles Irvine

      When will solicitor’s working papers (as opposed to advice) attract privilege? And what is the scope of legal advice privilege (“LAP”) and litigation privilege (“LP”)? Charles Irvine (call 2010) analyses the recent case of Director of the Serious Fraud Office v. Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Ltd [2017] EWHC 1017 (QB), its impact on its impact for civil litigation. Charles is a Commercial Law barrister who specialises in Insolvency and commercial matters. View his profile here....

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    • 3PB attracts five new tenants, to further strengthen its client offerings

      UK chambers 3PB has today announced five new tenants, all formerly of 1 Gray’s Inn Square, London, will be joining their London office, reflecting its continued growth and strength in depth. With expertise in a range of legal practice areas, Stephen Harvey QC, David Berkley QC, Geraint Jones QC, Robin Howard and Charles Irvine join 3PB’s Business and Commercial, Crime, Regulatory and Property Groups to further enhance chamber’s reputation as a leading multi practice set....

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