Published on: 22 January 2025
Published by a LexisNexis Property Disputes expert
The Upper Tribunal’s judgment in AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd v ON Tower UK Ltd [2024] UKUT 429 (LC), published on 18 December 2024, examines the central question of whether an operator taking an assignment of a licence concerning electronic communications apparatus under the Code should be regarded as ‘a party to a Code agreement’ for Part 5 purposes, even where that assignee owes no obligations to the licensor (site provider) to perform the agreement. Part 5 of the Code addresses the termination of Code agreements and sets out a key procedure, for example where a property owner intends to redevelop and must bring the Code agreement to an end. The ruling applies solely to licences or wayleaves entered into before 28 December 2017. Nonetheless, many such agreements made under the old Telecommunications Code remain effective, and the Digital Economy Act 2017—which brought the new Code into force on 28 December 2017—contains transitional provisions that apply elements of the new Code (with modifications) to those pre‑28 December 2017 arrangements, known as ‘subsisting agreements’, including Part 5 of the Code...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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