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The doctrine of clogs on the equity of redemption: the unruly dog unleashed

26 July 2026 / Author(s): Liisa Lahti , Victor Steinmetz , Emma Hughes
Issue: August-September 2026 / Categories: Feature

In Shukla v St James Bank and Trust Co Ltd [2026] EWHC 851 the equitable doctrine of clogs against the equity of redemption resulted in a complete rewriting of a bargain struck between sophisticated commercial parties. The case illustrates: (i) the difficulties in applying the doctrine to modern financing arrangements; and (ii) why sustained criticism of the doctrine is well-founded.

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