Author Archives: Darren Butt

IP for crypto currency exchange

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We advised our client, a newly launched crypto currency exchange, on the negotiation and drafting for its Europe-wide contracts in relation to all intellectual property and IT aspects of it operation, including all Blockchain aspects.

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Fashion trade mark dispute

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We defended and counterclaimed in a claim of breach of implied contract (a trade mark licence) and trade mark infringement regarding fashion clothing.  The claim was issued in the High Court but we succeeded in having the case transferred to …

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Mining company dispute

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We acted for a consulting firm in a complex £multimillion claim against one of the world’s leading professional services firms for breach of contract and other related claims, relating to a mining company.

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Dispute with residential landlord

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We successfully acted for the lessees in a prime residential building in London, against the landlord’s failure to comply with statutory obligations regarding service charges and maintenance of service charge records. This has resulted in a number of complex and …

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Professional negligence claim against surveyor

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We acted for a developer in a professional negligence claim against a quantity surveyor who had significantly overvalued a £ multimillion construction project. By the time the over payment was discovered the contractor had become insolvent. The developer pursued the …

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High Court dispute with hotel owner

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We successfully represented our client, an award-winning interior fit-out specialist, on a £ multi-million High Court dispute with the owner of an exclusive landmark London Hotel.

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Hotel refinancing

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We acted for the independent owner of a newly refurbished, historic, franchised hotel, in a refinancing transaction. This has involved negotiation of a direct agreement with one of the world’s leading hotel brands.

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Acquisition of major development site

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We acted for the lender on the acquisition of a site for the mixed-use development of a secondary school, approximately 500 new homes (including open market housing, build-to-rent and affordable homes), 100,000 sq ft of office space and student accommodation.

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Major development in East London

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We are acting for a joint venture between a major developer and a housing association in connection with site assembly, funding, development and sales for a substantial mixed-use development in East London. This is a ten year programme for the …

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Property investment company

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Darren Butt

We act for a long established property investment company regarding the management of its office, retail and industrial real estate portfolio. Our advice covers all areas of commercial and residential real estate, litigation, finance, development, construction, and planning.

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