Elizabeth Grace published in Lexis Nexis on Century Property v Aldiss

Elizabeth Grace analyses Century Property v Aldiss, a case where the High Court granted mandatory injunction against a personal pension to enforce a judgment debt.

Century Property sought mandatory injunctions against Dr Aldiss following his failure to pay instalments in accordance with the terms of a Tomlin Order, and his subsequent failure to satisfy the judgment debt when he did not adhere to the terms of the Tomlin Order.

The High Court allowed Century Property’s application for mandatory injunctions against Dr Aldiss’ pension, a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), meaning that the outstanding debt of over £400k could be enforced against the assets in the SIPP when Dr Aldiss turned 55. 

In her article, Elizabeth looks at the practical implications of the decision, which is one of an increasing number of decisions that follow Blight v Brewster [2012] EWHC 165 (Ch).

Analysis

This analysis was published on 7 August 2025, and can be read here (subscription required).

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Elizabeth has a busy pensions practice, and has been recognised in the Legal 500 as a Leading Junior. Elizabeth regularly advises on occupational pension schemes in both the private and public sector, and has experience of advising on a range of pensions-related matters including pensions misselling, Courage fetters, rectification, recoupment, and forfeiture She has particular expertise in areas of cross-over between employment, discrimination, and pensions, and has also advised on novel pension claims involving HRA elements.

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External Publications, News 14 Aug, 2025