The Court of Appeal’s decision in a recent case makes clearer the path a landlord can take in bringing proceedings against companies in administration on lease breaching. Adam Plainer explains
The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in the matter of Innovate Logistics (in administration) v Sunberry Properties offers useful guidance on the likely approach of the courts when considering applications by landlords for permission to bring proceedings against companies in administration to terminate occupational licences granted in breach of a lease. This is a topical issue as the grant of such licences to third-party purchasers is often an important and necessary component of pre-pack administrations.
