Author Archives: Darren Butt

Medical patent infringement

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We acted for a pioneering Swiss-based medical laboratory, in High Court patent infringement and validity proceedings. This complex case considered the infringement of a patent for an innovative medical product under the newly developed doctrine of equivalents as recently formulated …

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Dispute with commercial tenant

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We successfully acted for a commercial landlord whose tenant was in breach of its lease on numerous counts, including using the property in breach of the user clause and causing a nuisance and annoyance.

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Regulatory body’s new HQ

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We advised a major UK Government regulatory body on the £ multi-million construction contract and all construction issues in relation to its new central London headquarters.

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Funding of a hotel

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We are acting for a major Far-Eastern bank in relation to the funding of the acquisition of a site for a 600 bed hotel and its subsequent development. The market value of the completed development will exceed £100 million.

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Overseas Bank’s European HQ

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We are acting for an overseas bank on the relocation of its European HQ in central London. This ongoing project is due to last for several years and includes the negotiation of documents in respect of the new premises, re-gearing …

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Sovereign wealth funds property portfolio

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We act for a sovereign wealth fund in relation to its portfolio of property in central London, including advice on property management, real estate litigation, corporate tax and international law matters.

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Commercial agreements in the Arts & Culture Sector

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We work with a number of renowned artists, purchasers of art, art galleries and art institutions drafting, reviewing and revising a wide range of documentation and agreements. These include artists and art dealer consignment agreements, bills of sale, art gallery …

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He-Man Dual Controls purchase

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Darren Butt

We acted for a company backed by private equity (including Jon Moulton) in its purchase of He-Man Dual Controls – a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. In addition to the acquisition we also advised on the equity financing …

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