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CBG offers a full range of legal services including commercial and residential real estate, dispute resolution, estate planning, private client and tax services, company & commercial and employment from London’s West End.

Whichever practice area you require, we are committed to delivering a client focused service.

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CBG secures successful planning appeal for Long Term Land Limited

CBG is delighted to share a success for our client, Long Term Land Limited, in a recent planning appeal. Following a hearing on 4–5 March 2026, the Inspector allowed the appeal and granted outline planning permission for the development of up to 126 homes at land on Cambridge Road, Stretham. This was an appeal under

UK Government Announces Proposed Ground Rent Cap

Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, announced via X on 27 January 2026 that the UK Government intends to honour its commitment to “tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges” by legislating to cap ground rents at £250 per annum, reducing to a peppercorn (effectively nil) after 40 years. This proposal

Litigation vs Arbitration – what’s the difference?

Litigation and arbitration are two distinct methods of resolving civil and commercial disputes, each with unique characteristics and implications. While both aim to provide enforceable outcomes, they differ significantly in their processes and advantages. Below is a straightforward breakdown of how they differ, and when one may be preferable over the other. What is Litigation?

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CBG are always effective, commercial and produce a first rate outcome for our clients sometimes in testing circumstances. It is reassuring to know at the outset of each transaction that I will be working closely with CBG.” - Graeme Wait

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CBG provide us with wonderfully efficient services and we frequently rely on them to deliver full legal documentation on tight timeframes. We appreciate the commerciality of their property advice in addition to its legal reliability.” - Lyn Goleby, Former MD of Picturehouse Cinemas

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CBG has acted for us in a number of capcities over the years on various projects, during which we have been extremely pleased with the diligence and efficiency in which our matters have been handled. This alongside the exemplary communication is what makes them truly stand out as a firm.”

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A firm I have used for years and they have an exceptional track record at winning in both Planning issues and Inquiries and in commercial litigation. They have unfettered access to pre-eminent barristers.”