In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould, to unpack the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Brown v Ridley [2025].
The discussion explains why this boundary dispute leapfrogged directly to the Supreme Court and why the decision matters for adverse possession claims involving registered land. Lizzie and Richard break down the legal background to boundary disputes and clarify how the Supreme Court interpreted the 10-year possession requirement under the Land Registration Act 2002.
This episode is essential listening for landowners, developers, surveyors and advisers dealing with boundary uncertainty and adverse possession risk. It provides clear guidance on when the clock starts running, how possession is assessed, and why Brown v Ridley is a game-changing decision for future boundary claims.
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