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Chris Bryden

Barrister, 4 King’s Bench Walk
Chris was called to the Bar in 2003 and since that time has built a busy practice across a range of areas, with an emphasis on Chancery practice. He enjoys a well-deserved reputation for his knowledge and expertise in each area. He appears regularly in the County Court, Family Court and the High Court as well as various specialist Tribunals, and has been involved in cases up to and including the Supreme Court. He regularly is instructed at Appellate level. He has extensive and wide-ranging experience particularly in the areas of wills, probate and inheritance disputes; property including adverse possession, boundary disputes and issues arising out of trusts of land; company and commercial work and financial remedies. Chris is head of the Family Group and head of the Property Team at 4KBW.

Chris is the author of numerous articles in publications such as the New Law Journal, Counsel and Family Law, amongst many other titles, and is the co-author of Social Media in the Workplace: A Handbook (2015, Jordan Publishing).
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Enforcement of orders made under TOLATA 1996
Enforcement of orders made under TOLATA 1996
Practice notes

This Practice Note sets out the methods of enforcement available to enforce an order made under section 14 of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. It details the steps to be taken following an order for sale where one party fails to execute a conveyance together with the procedure to be followed and explains the procedure to be followed on an application to commit for contempt of court.

Does the Supply of Extended Warranties on Domestic Electrical Goods Order 2005, SI 2005/37, apply in circumstances where the supplier’s/provider’s customer is a limited company? Separately, is there any equivalent regulation for business-to-business transactions? Is there a Precedent for extended warranties?
Does the Supply of Extended Warranties on Domestic Electrical Goods Order 2005, SI 2005/37, apply in circumstances where the supplier’s/provider’s customer is a limited company? Separately, is there any equivalent regulation for business-to-business transactions? Is there a Precedent for extended warranties?
Q&As
Does the surrender and regrant of the lease of a flat to incorporate a loft that was not demised in the original lease amount to the grant of a lease of a flat and therefore fall within one of the exceptions to the right of first refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987?
Does the surrender and regrant of the lease of a flat to incorporate a loft that was not demised in the original lease amount to the grant of a lease of a flat and therefore fall within one of the exceptions to the right of first refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987?
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Does the variation of a registered charge amount to a 'disposition' for the purposes of a restriction on the proprietorship register of a registered title requiring third party consent to dispositions?
Does the variation of a registered charge amount to a 'disposition' for the purposes of a restriction on the proprietorship register of a registered title requiring third party consent to dispositions?
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Does the wife's parents' financial contribution create a beneficial interest for them in the property and are there any implications from an inheritance tax issue if the money was given to the couple more than seven years ago?
Does the wife's parents' financial contribution create a beneficial interest for them in the property and are there any implications from an inheritance tax issue if the money was given to the couple more than seven years ago?
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During the 'registration gap' between the transfer and registration of the freehold reversion, as between transferor and transferee, who owes a duty to the tenant under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1988? Who should the tenant send notice to, in order to apply for consent (eg to assign, or alter) and who should grant licences?
During the 'registration gap' between the transfer and registration of the freehold reversion, as between transferor and transferee, who owes a duty to the tenant under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1988? Who should the tenant send notice to, in order to apply for consent (eg to assign, or alter) and who should grant licences?
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Financial remedy proceedings were settled, and the decree absolute obtained prior to 1 December 2000. Could a pension sharing order now be made by consent? Or is there an alternative way in which a pension share may be effected by the transferor transferring 100% of a pension fund to the recipient?
Financial remedy proceedings were settled, and the decree absolute obtained prior to 1 December 2000. Could a pension sharing order now be made by consent? Or is there an alternative way in which a pension share may be effected by the transferor transferring 100% of a pension fund to the recipient?
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Following a divorce, do both parents (both holding parental responsibility) have a right to information regarding a trust of which their child is a minor beneficiary?
Following a divorce, do both parents (both holding parental responsibility) have a right to information regarding a trust of which their child is a minor beneficiary?
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Following a party wall award (PWA), works have been carried out to a property which have caused damage, could a claim in trespass be brought against the builder who carried out the works, rather than the property owner? Are the party wall surveyors able to determine a claim for loss of earnings, loss of rent, loss of amenity, distress and inconvenience? Where the PWA makes no provision for legal and professional fees, can the adjoining owner appoint a third surveyor to determine this, where the property owner is refusing to instruct their surveyor to act?
Following a party wall award (PWA), works have been carried out to a property which have caused damage, could a claim in trespass be brought against the builder who carried out the works, rather than the property owner? Are the party wall surveyors able to determine a claim for loss of earnings, loss of rent, loss of amenity, distress and inconvenience? Where the PWA makes no provision for legal and professional fees, can the adjoining owner appoint a third surveyor to determine this, where the property owner is refusing to instruct their surveyor to act?
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Following an assignment of part, is there still only one tenancy (meaning that the assignor and assignee would have to act collectively to apply to the court for a new tenancy under section 24 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954)? Is there authority on this?
Following an assignment of part, is there still only one tenancy (meaning that the assignor and assignee would have to act collectively to apply to the court for a new tenancy under section 24 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954)? Is there authority on this?
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Following the decision in Rashid v Nasrullah [2018] EWCA Civ 2685, is there a limitation period in which an application to rectify the register must be made by a dispossessed owner in response to a successful registration by adverse possession?
Following the decision in Rashid v Nasrullah [2018] EWCA Civ 2685, is there a limitation period in which an application to rectify the register must be made by a dispossessed owner in response to a successful registration by adverse possession?
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For a judgment in default of an acknowledgment of service form, can the costs incurred to date of judgment be recovered, ie the issue fee, interest from date of issue, any fixed costs as well as any other costs (including pre-action costs) to be subject to assessment if not agreed? Could a request be used or would an application be required? The claim is over £30,000.
For a judgment in default of an acknowledgment of service form, can the costs incurred to date of judgment be recovered, ie the issue fee, interest from date of issue, any fixed costs as well as any other costs (including pre-action costs) to be subject to assessment if not agreed? Could a request be used or would an application be required? The claim is over £30,000.
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For the purpose of dilapidations is a reversionary lease standalone or a renewal lease? A tenant’s surveyor claims that a landlord cannot claim for certain works as the reversionary lease is standalone and not a renewal.
For the purpose of dilapidations is a reversionary lease standalone or a renewal lease? A tenant’s surveyor claims that a landlord cannot claim for certain works as the reversionary lease is standalone and not a renewal.
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For the purpose of serving a lease break notice on joint landlords, is it valid to send a separate letter to each landlord (addressing only a single landlord) so that there is no single letter or notice which is sent to 'the landlord'. Or can you consider that together the two separate letters constitute a valid break notice?
For the purpose of serving a lease break notice on joint landlords, is it valid to send a separate letter to each landlord (addressing only a single landlord) so that there is no single letter or notice which is sent to 'the landlord'. Or can you consider that together the two separate letters constitute a valid break notice?
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Form C100 contains provision to apply for a child arrangements order by consent. What is the court fee to do so and what steps will the court take in relation to such an application, ie will the court list the application for a hearing or would it be considered on paper?
Form C100 contains provision to apply for a child arrangements order by consent. What is the court fee to do so and what steps will the court take in relation to such an application, ie will the court list the application for a hearing or would it be considered on paper?
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Former cohabitants jointly own a property and have agreed that one of the parties will buy out the other’s interest by payment of a lump sum, or that if the non-retaining party cannot be released from the mortgage by a specified date, that the property be sold and the proceeds of sale divided by an agreement. Where there is a concern as to possible bankruptcy, are there any steps that can be taken in the agreement and a declaration of trust to address the potential bankruptcy of a party?
Former cohabitants jointly own a property and have agreed that one of the parties will buy out the other’s interest by payment of a lump sum, or that if the non-retaining party cannot be released from the mortgage by a specified date, that the property be sold and the proceeds of sale divided by an agreement. Where there is a concern as to possible bankruptcy, are there any steps that can be taken in the agreement and a declaration of trust to address the potential bankruptcy of a party?
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Formerly cohabiting parties had reached agreement in relation to the sale of a jointly owned property and had entered into a deed of separation for that purpose. One party has now resiled on that agreement and removed the property from the market without the other party's consent. What can be done to enforce the terms of the agreement? Under which section of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 would any application to court be made?
Formerly cohabiting parties had reached agreement in relation to the sale of a jointly owned property and had entered into a deed of separation for that purpose. One party has now resiled on that agreement and removed the property from the market without the other party's consent. What can be done to enforce the terms of the agreement? Under which section of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 would any application to court be made?
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Goodman v Gallant holds that a declaration of trust (DoT) is conclusive as to the parties’ respective beneficial interests (absent fraud or mistake). Are there circumstances where, after an express DoT, the parties may by conduct impliedly or expressly vary the DoT allowing one party to later argue that their beneficial interest is more than as set out in the DoT?
Goodman v Gallant holds that a declaration of trust (DoT) is conclusive as to the parties’ respective beneficial interests (absent fraud or mistake). Are there circumstances where, after an express DoT, the parties may by conduct impliedly or expressly vary the DoT allowing one party to later argue that their beneficial interest is more than as set out in the DoT?
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Historically, there was an advantage for a debtor in entering into an equitable charge rather than a legal mortgage because the equitable charge did not attract stamp duty. When and how did this advantage cease?
Historically, there was an advantage for a debtor in entering into an equitable charge rather than a legal mortgage because the equitable charge did not attract stamp duty. When and how did this advantage cease?
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How can a residential leaseholder of a building where there are three long residential leases extend their own lease if that leaseholder is also the freeholder? Can the right of first refusal be avoided? The lease is mortgaged and so it can’t be assigned to a company or joint names.
How can a residential leaseholder of a building where there are three long residential leases extend their own lease if that leaseholder is also the freeholder? Can the right of first refusal be avoided? The lease is mortgaged and so it can’t be assigned to a company or joint names.
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Practice Areas

Panels

  • Contributing Author
  • Q&A Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2003

Experience

  • 2 Gray’s Inn Square (2005 - 2009)

Membership

  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Property Bar Association
  • Society of Construction Lawyers
  • Public Access Bar Association (Vice-Chairman and Treasurer)
  • Visiting Fellow, University of Bedfordshire (2011 - )
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

Qualifications

  • MA (Oxon) (2002)
  • LLM (2004)

Education

  • Magdalen College, University of Oxford (1999-2002)
  • BPP Law School (2002-2003)
  • University College London (2003-2004)
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