Rachel Bale

Rachel Bale

Year of Call: 2019
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: 01865 793 736

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Clerks Details

  • Clerk Name: Patrick Robson
  • Clerk Telephone: 01865 793 736
  • Clerk Email: [email protected]
  • Clerk Name: Matthew Scanlan
  • Clerk Telephone: 020 7583 8055
  • Clerk Email: [email protected]

Property and Estates

Rachel provides advice, drafts pleadings, represents in clients in all forms of ADR and offers strong advocacy skills in this area. She is experienced in dealing with a range of claims dealing with evictions, claims for non-protection of deposits, breaches of covenant, dilapidations, and anti-social behavior.

Rachel’s property practice includes the following areas:

  • Disrepair claims (including advising on liability and quantum)
  • Dilapidations
  • Residential tenancies (both private and social pursuant to Housing Acts 1985 and 1998 and Rent Act 1977)
  • Commercial leases including termination of Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act tenancies
  • Claims relating to Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Housing Act 2004
  • Adverse possession
  • Easements/ Rights of Way
  • Articles

    • Sign Here (Sort Of): What Hudson v Hathway Really Settled for Constructive Trusts — and What It Didn't

      14th Jul 2026

      They discuss the recent decision of Reid-Roberts v Mei-Lin [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch) which provides a helpful gloss on the Court of Appeal case of Hudson v Hathway [2022] EWCA Civ 1648.

      Hathway clarified the requirements for creating a constructive trust through a post-acquisition agreement about beneficial ownership. This article examines how later cases have applied these rules, particularly regarding electronic messages and what counts as detrimental reliance. There are also helpful tips for practitioners dealing with trusts.

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    • Guest and another v Guest [2022] UKSC 27 – “Proprietary Estoppel: Expectation vs Reality”

      23rd Nov 2022

      3PB's Rachel Bale considers expectation vs reality in a recent Supreme Court judgment - Guest and another v Guest [2022] UKSC 27. The case discussed the correct approach in calculating the type and amount of equitable relief to be awarded where proprietary estoppel has been made out. This case involved a family dispute over, Tump Farm, a working dairy farm which has been owned by the Guest family since 1938. An interesting aspect of this case is that the court had to consider how to deal with promises of future inheritance where the promisor is still alive. As is often the case with familial issues, the solution is not necessarily clear-cut...

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  • Recommendations

    “Another great example of a rising star at 3PB! First class service, great with the client, meticulous and the result speaks for itself on this case” – Instructing solicitor

    "Rachel approached my case meticulously. She explained everything to me in a very concise manner, which gave me a lot of confidence before we went into court. She is an asset to your services at 3PB.” - Lay client following possession matter

    “Rachel is an outstanding advocate and provided valuable and thorough advice in this matter. Her intricate scrutiny of the Claimant’s claim in a short timescale assisted us in achieving a positive result for the Client.” - Instructing solicitor

    “Rachel dealt with a last-minute hearsay application notice completely in her stride in a cool calm and collected manner. She went above and beyond her instructions achieving a winning outcome for the client. I would not hesitate to instruct her again.” – Instructing Solicitor

     

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