The law surrounding proprietary estoppel continues to evolve, particularly in the commercial context. For solicitors advising clients on lease negotiations, property disputes, family arrangements, or informal assurances relating to land and property, understanding the latest position of the courts is increasingly important. 

In this webinar, we are joined by leading barrister and legal academic John Mee for a timely discussion on the recent Supreme Court decision in Ace Autobody v Motorpark Ltd [2026] IESC 9 and what it means for proprietary estoppel claims moving forward. 

In this webinar, John covers:  

• An overview of the Supreme Court decision in Ace Autobody v Motorpark Ltd 

• Proprietary estoppel in the context of commercial lease negotiations 

• The role of reliance and detriment in establishing a claim 

• Why the Supreme Court disagreed with the approach of the Court of Appeal 

• The difficulties involved in successfully establishing proprietary estoppel in commercial cases 

• Practical implications for solicitors advising clients during negotiations 

• The distinction between commercial and domestic proprietary estoppel claims 

• Judicial commentary on remedies and the wider implications for future cases 

• Risk management considerations for practitioners 

This episode will qualify for 1 hour of General CPD by e-Learning and will be essential viewing.