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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A fantastic day at the Inner Temple for our property conference. From commonhold and restructuring plans to professional negligence and leasehold reform, our speakers explored many of the key issues shaping today's property landscape. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join us next Tuesday at Inner Temple for Tanfield's property law conference, exploring the latest developments in the field and what they mean in practice. A few places remain. 🎟️ Programme & tickets: shorturl.at/PfIdR
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Philip Rainey KC and Rhys Duncan examine the Court of Appeal's decision in 14 Park Crescent [2026] EWCA Civ 712, clarifying when part of a building will be "self-contained" for Right to Manage purposes and the correct approach to vertical division and redevelopment: shorturl.at/Qa9iV
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Self-Contained Buildings and RTM: Court of Appeal Clarifies the Statutory Test | Tanfield
Philip Rainey KC and Rhys Duncan examine the important decision of the Court of Appeal in 14 Park Crescent Limited and another v 14 Park Crescent RTM Co Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 712. 14 Park Crescent, ...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Reminder: On 6 October, Tanfield is hosting its property law conference at Inner Temple, with practical guidance from barristers across chambers on what the latest changes mean for your practice. Less than three weeks to go! 🎟️ Programme & tickets: shorturl.at/PfIdR
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Tanfield Chambers is delighted to have joined the mentoring scheme for underrepresented groups at the Bar. Applications for 2026/27 are now open to undergraduates and postgraduates. Find out more and apply: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/join/mentori... Closes 11.59pm, Friday 9 October.
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Mentoring scheme | Tanfield
Tanfield Chambers is a member of the mentoring scheme for groups underrepresented at the Bar, together with 39 Essex Chambers, Cornerstone Barristers, Falcon Chambers, Field Court Chambers, Francis Ta...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Andrew Butler KC and Nora Wannagat discuss how restructuring plans operate and what they mean for commercial landlords, including how courts approach approval and the practical steps landlords can take when a tenant faces financial difficulties. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: shorturl.at/Q0YlB
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What do the latest changes in property law mean for your practice? Join us at Inner Temple on 6 October for Tanfield’s property law conference, with practical guidance from barristers across chambers. 🎟️ Programme & tickets: shorturl.at/PfIdR
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📑 Graham Callard explores the tax implications of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, from the SDLT issues surrounding periodic tenancies to the tax treatment of repairs and improvements. Read the article here: shorturl.at/uIVEA
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📑In Gupta v Shah [2026] EWHC 2064 (Ch), Tanfield’s Marc Glover successfully resisted an application to prevent continued enforcement of a judgment debt exceeding US$16m, despite outstanding costs orders in favour of two of the debtor’s adult children.   Read more here: shorturl.at/P1IGh
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Reform, Risk and Opportunities: the Changing Property Law Landscape Join us on Tuesday 6 October 2026 for a full day of practical insight into the latest developments in property law. 🎟️ Programme & tickets: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/event/proper...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🎙️ New Tanfield Talks: Ebert v Ferrari Andrew Butler KC and Nora Wannagat discuss the pre-action disclosure application, including overseas documents and the impact of cloud-based document storage. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/ferr...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📍Birmingham | 16 September 2026 The Leasehold Roadshow returns, with Edward Denehan opening the event with 'Leasehold Reform in Practice’. 📋 View the full programme & book your place here: www.newsontheblock.com/leasehold-bi...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🎙️Tanfield Talks: Could gazumping soon become a thing of the past? We look at the government's proposed reforms to the home buying and selling process, and what they could mean for those involved. Listen on your preferred platform: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/an-e...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
📑Nicholas Isaac KC looks at when party wall surveyors become functus officio, the impact of recent case law, and the limits of their continuing jurisdiction under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Read the article here: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/when-is-a-pa...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The 11th edition of Residential Possession Proceedings written by Gary Webber, Daniel Dovar and Lorenzo Leoni is now available. Fully updated to reflect the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and the significant changes introduced from 1 May 2026. ➡️Find out more: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/residential-...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🍁We are looking forward to the PLA Autumn Training Day 2026, where Timothy Polli KC and Ceri Edmonds will present "Remediation Contribution Orders in Practice – Where liability is heading and what solicitors need to do." 🎟️Book here: www.pla.org.uk/events/pla-a...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🎉Congratulations to Rhys Duncan and Dara Foody, who have accepted offers of tenancy at Tanfield on completion of their pupillages. Both join chambers as tenants in September 2026. Read more here: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/rhys-duncan-...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
☀️ Our Summer Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest from across Chambers, including recent case updates, articles, podcast highlights and more. Read the latest edition: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/tanfield-sum...
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Summer Newsletter 2026 | Tanfield
Explore the Tanfield Summer Newsletter 2026, featuring member articles, recent cases, publications, events and the latest updates from our property law barristers.
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Robert Bowker explores the First-tier Tribunal's remediation order in Oyster Bay and its significance for local authorities using their powers under the Building Safety Act 2022. 📖Read more: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/why-are-loca...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🎉 We are delighted to be hosting two students as part of the Bar Council Placement Scheme this July. The scheme gives aspiring barristers valuable insight into life at the Bar through shadowing, court visits and advocacy training. We look forward to welcoming our students!
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Andrew Butler KC and Thomas Dawson appeared for Robert Ebert in the first stage of what is likely to become a high-profile legal battle. The High Court heard Ferrari's jurisdiction challenge over a pre-action disclosure application following its 2022 braking system recall. Judgment was reserved.
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🏆 Double success for Tanfield at the Apartment Adviser Awards 2026. Congratulations to James Fieldsend, winner of Barrister of the Year – Junior Counsel (10+ Years' Call). We are also delighted to have been named Chambers of the Year for a second consecutive year.
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🔔Ward v Donnellan [2026] EWCA Civ 729: Timothy Polli KC and Tim Hammond secure a successful outcome in the Court of Appeal in a significant costs appeal concerning findings of dishonesty on both sides. Further details and judgment: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/ward-v-donne...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A recent Law Society Gazette review of Right to Manage: Law and Practice highlights this practical guide to the RTM regime, co-authored by Piers Harrison, Harriet Holmes, Swita Kothari, Eleanor Murray and Hugh Rowan. ➡️Read more: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/right-to-man...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Tanfield is shortlisted in 3 categories at the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2026. 🏆 Property & Housing Silk of the Year – Philip Rainey KC 🏆 Property & Housing Junior of the Year – Carl Fain 🏆 Property & Housing Set of the Year – Tanfield Chambers 🎉Congratulations to all shortlisted!
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
On 9 June, Team Tanfield joined thousands of legal professionals for the 21st annual London Legal Walk, raising funds for the London Legal Support Trust and supporting access to justice across London and the South East. A fantastic day for a great cause. 👏 Donation link in the comments below!
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Tanfield are delighted to report that Dr Christy Burzio has been appointed Chair of the Independent Decision-making Body at the Bar Standards Board (“BSB”). Read more here: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/dr-christy-b...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
What does it mean for a landlord to intend to redevelop "on the termination" of a tenancy for the purposes of Ground (f)? Andrew Martin examines the High Court's decision in Pridewell Properties v Spirit Pub Company. Read the full article here: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/when-delay-d...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🏏Tanfield Chambers’ cricket team returned to action last night after a 13-year period of inactivity with a thoroughly enjoyable game against Farrer & Co in Battersea Park. Our thanks to our opponents at Farrer for a most enjoyable evening!
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
What does the future of UK Business and Property Law look like? Join us on 4 June for our Conference, Navigating Change: UK Property Law Exploring New Frontiers. 🎟️ Reserve your place today | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
🎙️ New Tanfield Talks episode Nicholas Isaac KC and Sami Allan examine the Court of Appeal's decision in Titan Wealth Holdings Ltd v Okunola [2026] EWCA Civ 138. ➡️Listen to the full podcast on your preferred platform here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/no-c...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🔔𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 Our Business and Property Law Conference, Navigating Change: UK Property Law Exploring New Frontiers, will take place on 4 June. The full programme is now available below. 🎟️Book your place here | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Tanfield, Timothy Polli KC and James Fieldsend have been shortlisted at The Apartment Adviser Awards 2026: 🏆Chambers of the Year 🏆Barrister of the Year - Kings Counsel 🏆Barrister of the Year - Junior Counsel (10+ years' call) Congratulations to all shortlisted!
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🔔This morning the High Court handed down judgment in Bennets Courtyard Limited v Bennets Courtyard Airspace Limited [2026] EWHC 1119 (Ch). Robyn Cunningham represented the successful respondent, instructed by Boodle Hatfield LLP. Read more | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/bennets-cour...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Nicola Muir analyses the Upper Tribunal’s decision in Deritend Investments (Birkdale) Ltd v Fung Tai Engineering Co Ltd, covering comparable evidence in lease extension valuations, relativity and valuation methodology under the 1993 Act. ➡️Read in full here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/averaging-an...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🔔On 4 June, we will be hosting our Business and Property Law Conference, Navigating Change: UK Property Law Exploring New Frontiers. 🎟️Bookings are open ahead of the full programme release and can be purchased here | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Andrew Mace will be speaking at the IPA Southampton Roadshow on 13 May at the Mayflower Theatre. He joins Mike Pavitt and Mark Sands to discuss: “A Brush with the Law – Navigating the Need for Legal Advice as an IP". Programme and booking here: insolvency-practitioners.org.uk/event/ipa-ro...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🗓️On 4 June, we will be hosting our Business and Property Law Conference, Navigating Change: UK Property Law Exploring New Frontiers. Bookings are open ahead of the full programme release and can be purchased here | www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🎙️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 Nicholas Isaac KC and Edward Denehan discuss the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026 and its implications for property law in England and Wales. Listen here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/podcast/comm...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Andrew Martin examines the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act 2025, focusing on the new Ground 1A of Schedule 2 to the Housing Act 1988. This article was first published in Practical Law’s Property Litigation Column. 📖Read the full article here: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/renters-righ...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝘀 Part two of our mini-series focuses on the practical implications for developers under the Government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026. Watch: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/the-journey-...
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The journey to Commonhold with Cripps | Tanfield
Join Philip Rainey JKC, Anna Favre, and Christobel Smales for a webinar on the Government's draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026, exploring key changes in property law and their impact on d...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
First published in Landlord and Tenant Review, Nicola Muir examines how RTM companies can use lease variation under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 to address funding and enforcement gaps. 📖Read the full article here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/right-to-man...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
✨Congratulations to Martin Young and Hugh Rowan on making the Pro Bono Recognition List 2026. A fantastic achievement recognising 25+ hours of pro bono work and a strong commitment to access to justice. Read the full list here: www.probonorecognitionlist.org.uk/Recognition-...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Tanfield are delighted to be taking part in the Bar Council’s Bar Placement Scheme, having signed up as a participating set. The scheme is open to Year 12 and 13 students, as well as first-year undergraduates. ➡️Apply here: www.barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-b...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
🔔𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝘀 Philip Rainey KC, Anna Favre and Christobel Smales discuss the Government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill 2026 and its implications across the property market. ➡️Watch here: youtu.be/7ctfk5VRD-c?...
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Places and Spaces: Legislative Reform
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Dr Christy Burzio secures an important finding on appeal in Holy v Brentford Lock Island Residents’ Association Ltd [2026] UKUT 44 (LC). Key guidance on lease covenants, major works & post-Grenfell fire safety. ➡️Read more: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/dr-christy-b...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Andrew Mace looks at Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd & Ors v Ardmore Construction Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 789, where the TCC confirms adjudication decisions can give rise to Building Liability Orders and anticipatory BLOs may be granted. Read the article here: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/adjudication...
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
🌿The Spring 2026 edition of the Tanfield Chambers newsletter is now available. Covering recent cases, articles, events, podcasts and updates from across Chambers. You can read the full newsletter here | tanfieldchambers.co.uk/spring-newsl...
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Spring Newsletter 2026 | Tanfield
The Spring 2026 edition of the Tanfield Chambers newsletter, featuring recent cases, articles, events, podcasts and updates from Chambers.
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📖Andrew Butler KC concludes his three-part series on the Defective Premises Act with a look at how damages are assessed. 🔗https://tanfieldchambers.co.uk/defective-premises-act-claims-the-measure-of-damages/
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Tanfield @tanfield.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We're delighted to share that Dara has started his practising second six and is now available for instructions. He commenced pupillage in 2025 and is currently supervised by Carl Fain. Dara is available for instructions across all Chambers' practice areas: tanfieldchambers.co.uk/barrister/da...
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