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Martin v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Dawn Alderson recently acted as expert witness in French law in the case of Martin v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2009] EWCA Civ 1289 of 13 November 2009.
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“Condition suspensives” – what you need to know!
We recently advised in the purchase of a significant property in the South of France. It came to our attention when carrying out enquiries for the client that the property appeared to be affected by a future road widening project by the local Commune.
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Sale of property by minors
We regularly assist when English minors resident in England become involved with owning French property. As a result of the French entrenched laws of succession which are applicable as a matter of private international law, the children will by law inherit a share in any French immovable property owned by a parent who has died.
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Property purchases – new build issues
We recently advised in connection with the purchase of a new build apartment in the Alps where a particular cellar was to be sold to our client. On reading the draft documentation it became apparent to us that the cellar in question had in fact already been sold to another client purchaser!
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