Covenants and Easements: Modification, Extinguishment, and Interpretation 2026 (Paper)

Materials comprised of a Paper and PowerPoint Handout.

Event Date:

18 March 2026

Presenters:

John Hannan | Barrister & Mediator, Bankside Chambers
Thomas Gibbons | Director, Thomas Gibbons Law

Synopsis:

Covenants and easements are commonplace in property matters, but sometimes their very existence causes tension and disagreement. The process for modifying or extinguishing an outdated/obsolete covenant or easement can be long, costly, and complex.
This paper will consider what recent case law means for the drafting and reading of easements and covenants now and in the future, and how extinguishment and modification arguments or claims can be optimally pursued.
There is a focus on litigation matters relating to modification and extinguishment of easements and covenants under the Property Law Act. It explores how recent case law highlights areas of opportunity and challenge for litigation and property lawyers; in particular, issues of evidence and compensation is addressed, alongside issues of interpretation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to update your knowledge for your practice.

These Materials will help you:

Recognise grounds and key principles for modification and extinguishment of covenants and easements.
Identify recent case law relating to issues around evidence and compensation.
Identify recent case law relating to issues around interpretation.
Determine areas of opportunity and challenge for litigation and property lawyers, regarding covenant and easement modification and extinguishment.

Intended Audience:

Property lawyers, legal executives, and civil and commercial litigators. Developers, surveyors and planners might also find it useful.

 

On Demand Link:

Covenants and Easements: Modification, Extinguishment, and Interpretation (2026) (On Demand) - The Law Association