We are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of the second edition of Risk and Negligence in Property Transactions, a definitive guide for legal professionals navigating the complexities of property acquisition. Edited by John de Waal KC.
This updated edition continues to provide an in-depth examination of the risks and liabilities that may arise during the acquisition of land, with a particular focus on the responsibilities of solicitors acting for buyers, sellers, and lenders. It is essential reading for solicitors who are instructed in relation to transactions concerning commerical and residential property, as well as litigation solicitors and barristers.
The second edition will be available in 2026.
| Chapter | Title | Author |
| 1 | Client care | Priya Gopal |
| 2 | Investigating title | Joshua Griffin |
| 3 | New properties & NHBC | Philip Marriott |
| 4 | Pre-contract searches | Justin Mason – HCR |
| 5 | Residential leasehold | Jamal Demachkie |
| 6 | Commercial leases | Daniel Gatty |
| 7 | Conditional contracts | David Lipson |
| 8 | Mortgage lending | James Hall |
| 9 | Planning | Spencer Tewis-Allen – Town Legal |
| 10 | Environmental Issues | Angus Evers – Shoosmiths |
| 11 | Insolvency | Jonathan Titmuss |
| 12 | Exchange of contracts | Lina Mattsson |
| 13 | Completion | Carl Brewin |
| 14 | Remedies for non-completion | John de Waal KC |