A leaseholder instructed Iqbal to reverse a vesting order made in favour of a company, which placed a part of the freehold land into the company. The leaseholder was supported by most of the 12 leaseholders of this small development. This was a complicated dispute involving the operation of property and company law. Iqbal was instructed to give advice, draft statements and attend hearings. Approximate Fees: £5,000-£10,000

The decision in Glaser v Atay [2024] EWCA Civ 1111 is a rare reported case on direct access, and likely to cause concern to barristers offering their services under the scheme. This article, written by Iqbal Mohammed, looks at the decision and offers some practical points for barristers who offer services through direct access. Summary The conclusion of the Court of Appeal was: the contract was inadequate for the sort of case for which it was used. I do not mean to say that c

Iqbal Mohammed explores the unusual facts in the case of Pervaiz v Akhtar, decided by Her Honour Judge Truman in July 2024.