Legislation of Europe

Development of London skyscraper to go ahead despite right to light objections

Development of London skyscraper to go ahead despite right to light objections

Development of what will become the tallest skyscraper in the City of London is to go ahead after the local authority voted to use planning powers allowing it to overrule 'right to light' claims if those affected receive compensation.

High Court: commercial tenant cannot assign lease to its guarantor

High Court: commercial tenant cannot assign lease to its guarantor

Anti-avoidance provisions in the 1995 Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act prevent a tenant from assigning a lease to its guarantor, the High Court has ruled.

Germany-France cross border real estate transactions may need to be restructured, experts

Germany-France cross border real estate transactions may need to be restructured, experts

Cross border transactions involving German entities investing in French real estate may need to be restructured as a result of proposed changes to the France/ Germany double tax treaty, according to two experts.