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Insights

An Attic or an Additional Storey? A case study of Blainey North and Associates Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Sydney [2024] NSWLEC 1684

October 31, 2024

Australia: In a recent decision where Dentons represented the Applicant, Blainey North and Associates Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Sydney [2024] NSWLEC 1684, the Court had to consider whether an addition to the top of a contributory heritage item terrace in Surry Hills, was an attic or a storey and whether the addition, together with other alterations, was appropriate having regard to heritage and design excellence.

Legal issues for UK construction businesses

August 12, 2022

United Kingdom: Welcome to our summer round-up of articles on recent issues and news affecting UK construction businesses.

Disputes of the future

July 18, 2022

At the GAR Live: Construction Disputes conference on 31 March 2022, a distinguished panel led by Jane Davies Evans (3 Verulam Buildings) and Peter Rosher (Reed Smith) discussed various interesting issues. Two in particular stood out.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons adds Construction Partner to its Melbourne office

June 30, 2024

Dentons continues on its rapid Growth journey, with the appointment of Construction Partner, Nathan Abbott, to its Melbourne office.

Dentons wins landmark High Court case on contractual damages

May 16, 2024

In a landmark breach of contract case where Dentons represented property developer 123 259 932 Pty Ltd (formerly Cutty Sark), the full bench of the High Court of Australia has delivered judgment in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 Pty Ltd, dismissing Cessnock City Council’s appeal. The case is now the leading authority for reliance damages arising from a breach of contract.

Dentons advises Harrison Street on its development joint venture for the acquisition and funding of Moda Living’s BTR development

April 4, 2023

Dentons has advised leading investment manager Harrison Street on its development joint venture with NFU Mutual and Apache Capital, for the acquisition and funding of Moda Living’s £302m Great Charles Street build-to-rent (BTR) development in Birmingham.