Jonathan O'Mahony

Overview

• Harwell International Management Limited v Launcelot Properties Limited (2011) Represented the applicant before the LVT in an application under s.48 LRHUA 1993 for the determination of an appropriate premium.
• Cutler v August (2011) Three-day dilapidations claim/counterclaim in conversion before HHJ Kay QC in Luton County Court.
• MHS Homes v David Smith (2011) Acted for the defendant in possession proceedings before HHJ Polden where arguments under the discrimination provisions of the Equality Act 2010 were run.
• Butson & Ors v Hopkins [2010] represented claimants in trial concerning the meaning and effect of a rent review clause in a lease of commercial premiese.
• Truegold International v Questrock & Begum [2010] represented first defendant trial in before Cousins J concerning the rights of the assignee of the benefit of option agreement as against occupying commercial tenant.
• Alleyn Court RTM v Hamdan [2010] represented respondent at a hearing before the LVT concerning the validity of notices served by the parties under the right to manage provisions in the CLRA 2002.
• First Co Acquisitions Limited v Uddin v Nextia Properties Limited (2008) represented defendant before HHJ Williams in an application for specific performance of tomlin order in respect of commercial premises.
• John Barlow v Charterhouse Standard Holdings Limited [2009] Land Registry Ref 2008/1622. Represented respondent before Land Registry adjudicator in adverse possession claim pursuant to transiitional provisions of LRA 2002.
• Tandon v Calcott Holdings Limited (2008) Acting for Respondent before LVT in an application for freehold valuation.
• Wilmott v Burnham Court Limited [2007] leasehold enfranchisement hearing before LVT (LEASE website entry 1584).
• Emriclands Investments Limited v Miah [2007] claim under charges where Court had to consider whether payments sought were penalties.
• Plaza Estates v Kronbauer [2007] defending claim for estate agent's commission.
• Powell v Thorpe [2006] application for order for sale by party claiming as beneficial joint owner under constructive trust.
• Martin Goodman v London Borough of Havering [2006] application for relief regarding refusal of consent to assignment of leases.
• Mortgage Express v Rocha-Afodu [2006] application for permission to appeal refusal to suspend warrant for possession.
• Williams v Phillips [2006] application for order for sale by joint owner.
• E.Surv Limited v Sandhu [2006] defence in property fraud claim.

• (1) Junestar Limited (in liquidation) and (2) Stephen Hunt (the liquidator) v (1) Huseyin and (2) others (2011) trial in the High Court before HHJ Cooke under section 212, 213, 214 and 239 Insolvency Act 1986.
• Abbey Forwarding Limited (In Liquidation) v Richard Hone & Ors [2010] EWHC 2029 (Ch) Junior Counsel for claimant in proceedings before Lewison J against company directors alleging fraud and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with excise duty and VAT assessments
• Argles v Fox [2010] represented respondent trustee in an application before Vos J for a reduction in payments owed under an IPA entered into with the Official Receiver
• Hunt v Yearwood Grazette [2009] EWHC B13 (Ch) represented trustee in bankruptcy's appeal before Proudman J in relation to trustee's costs judgment.
• Hunt v Suleyman [2009] represented liquidator in preference claim before Registrar Baister.
• Lewis v Sinclair and Sinclair [2008] represented the respondent in an application before Norris J by the trustee in bankruptcy as to the nature and extent of his interest in the proceeds of sale of properties.
• Hunt v Yearwood-Grazette [2008] trustee's costs application.
• Hickling v Flynn [2007] application by trustee for order for sale of bankrupt's property.
• Robert Hill v Emap Active Limited [2007] BPIR 1228 circumstances in which a stay will be granted pending appeal of a bankruptcy order.
• [2006] application by joint administrators for the extension of the period of administration.
• Airphone Distribution Limited v Barclays [2006] resisting application for administration order.
• 3H Europe Limited v China National Limited [2006] injunction application to restrain presentation of winding up petition.
• EFC Holdings Limited (In Liquidation) [2006] application that company be allowed to continue trading.
• [2006] private examination before Companies Court Registrar.

• Burrows Communications Limited v London Boroughs (2011) High Court trial before Richard Salter QC. Breach of contract claim involving agency (implied/ostensible), certainty of terms and calculation of loss of profit.
• Amin v Amin [2009] EWHC 3356. Junior Counsel in four-week trial before Warren J in partnership, trust and company law dispute. See Amin v Amin [2010] EWHC 528 for judgment in quantum merit claim in partnership action and Amin v Amin [2010] EWHC 827 for costs judgment in main action.
• Ulster Bank Limited v Beech Valley Development Limited [2010] application before Registrar Derrett for rectification of company register.
• Emmerson v Piper [2009] applicant in freezing injunction application before Floyd J arising from a company directors' dispute.
• Altman Blane & Co Limited v Brown [2006] claim regarding the enforceability of a guarantee.

• [2008] advising in respect of 1975 Inheritance Act claims.
• Rosewell v Skiba [2007] claim in misrepresentation between car dealers.
• Tydings v Tony Paul Estates [2007] professional negligence claim against estate agent.
• Sokhi v Kurani [2007] residential construction dispute regarding defective works.
• Sugunakumar v HSBC [2006] claim in conversion by individual against bank
• Ross v Day [2006] application for permission to give oral evidence.
• Davies v Barclays Bank Trust Company Limited [2006] application for pre-action disclosure against trustee.
• Barclays Bank Trust Company Limited v Grimshaw [2006] application for Beddoe order.

"Alienation by Commercial Lessees" in Corporate Briefing April 2011
• Prescribed Part and Chargee Shortfalls International Corporate Rescue (2008)
Academic achievements
• 1992 - Brown Prize (1st in year)
• 1993 - Foundation Scholar
• 1995 - Lyster Fund and Cluff Memorial Prize (1st in year)
• 1995 - British Academy Award
• 1995 - Cambridge European Trust Award
• 1998 - Inner Temple Bursary
• 1999 - Inner Temple Bursary