England and Wales Case Commentaries

Duty of Care in Art Transactions: Countess of Wemyss and March & Anor v Simon C. Dickinson Ltd [2023]

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Duty of Care in Art Transactions: Countess of Wemyss and March & Anor v Simon C. Dickinson Ltd [2023] Introduction The case of Countess of Wemyss and March & Anor v Simon C. Dickinson Ltd ([2023]...

Braintree District Council v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 727

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Braintree District Council v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 727: Establishing Jurisdictional Boundaries in Planning Control Enforcement 1. Introduction The case of...

Prospective Variation of Costs Capping Orders under CJCA 2015: Insights from CR v Director of Legal Aid Casework & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 717

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Prospective Variation of Costs Capping Orders under CJCA 2015: Insights from CR v Director of Legal Aid Casework & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 717 Introduction The case of CR, R (On the Application Of) v...

Comprehensive Commentary on TG, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 783): Upholding Sentencing Principles in Severe Sexual Offences

Date: Jun 23, 2023

Comprehensive Commentary on TG, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 783): Upholding Sentencing Principles in Severe Sexual Offences Introduction In the landmark case TG, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 783), the England...

Reaffirming Sentencing Standards for Organized 'Ram Raid' Burglary Offences in O'Hare & Ors v R [2023] EWCA Crim 900

Date: Jun 23, 2023

Reaffirming Sentencing Standards for Organized 'Ram Raid' Burglary Offences in O'Hare & Ors v R [2023] EWCA Crim 900 Introduction The case of O'Hare & Ors, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 900) addresses the...

Comprehensive Commentary on LLC EuroChem North-West-2 v Tecnimont SPA & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 688)

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Reaffirming the Scope of Anti-Suit Injunctions in Arbitration Matters: LLC EuroChem North-West-2 v Tecnimont SPA & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 688) Introduction The case of LLC EuroChem North-West-2 v...

Johnson R v: Reevaluating Sentencing in Attempted Robbery with Aggravating Factors

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Johnson R v: Reevaluating Sentencing in Attempted Robbery with Aggravating Factors Introduction The case of Johnson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 771 was adjudicated in the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Royal Bank of Canada v HMRC: Clarifying the Scope of 'Immovable Property' in Double Taxation Treaties

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Royal Bank of Canada v HMRC: Clarifying the Scope of 'Immovable Property' in Double Taxation Treaties Introduction Royal Bank of Canada v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs ([2023]...

Reversing Joinder Barriers: Enhancing Fathers' Rights in Care Proceedings - S (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 706

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Reversing Joinder Barriers: Enhancing Fathers' Rights in Care Proceedings Introduction The case of S (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 706 represents a significant development in the realm of family law...

Enhancing Fairness in Family Court Proceedings: Insights from K & L (Children: Fairness of Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 686

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Enhancing Fairness in Family Court Proceedings: Insights from K & L (Children: Fairness of Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 686 Introduction The case of K & L (Children: Fairness of Hearing) ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Proper Jury Directions on Complainant Evidence and Distress in Sexual Offense Cases: Lake v R, [2023] EWCA Crim 710

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Proper Jury Directions on Complainant Evidence and Distress in Sexual Offense Cases: Lake v R, [2023] EWCA Crim 710 Introduction Lake v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 710) is a landmark case decided by the...

Discretion in Ordering Speedy Trials for Non-Compete Covenants: Insights from Verition Advisors v Jump Trading

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Discretion in Ordering Speedy Trials for Non-Compete Covenants: Insights from Verition Advisors v Jump Trading Introduction The case of Verition Advisors (UK Partners) LLP v Jump Trading...

Morton v Morton: Clarifying Interest Entitlement under Section 42 of the Partnership Act 1890 in Proprietary Estoppel Claims

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Morton & Anor v Morton ([2023] EWCA Civ 700): Clarifying Interest Entitlement under Section 42 of the Partnership Act 1890 in Proprietary Estoppel Claims Introduction The case of Morton & Anor v...

Prosecution's Duty of Expedition in Arraignment: R. v. Gill [2023] EWCA Crim 976

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Prosecution's Duty of Expedition in Arraignment: R. v. Gill [2023] EWCA Crim 976 Introduction The case of R. v. Gill [2023] EWCA Crim 976 presents a pivotal examination of the prosecution's...

Parental Responsibility and ECHR: The Landmark Decision in A, Re (Parental Responsibility)

Date: Jun 17, 2023

Parental Responsibility and ECHR: The Landmark Decision in A, Re (Parental Responsibility) ([2023] EWCA Civ 689) Introduction The case A, Re (Parental Responsibility) ([2023] EWCA Civ 689) represents...

Safeguarding Reliable Identification: Lessons from R v Sabir [2023] EWCA Crim 804

Date: Jun 17, 2023

Safeguarding Reliable Identification: Lessons from R v Sabir [2023] EWCA Crim 804 Introduction R v Sabir [2023] EWCA Crim 804 is a landmark judgment by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Hussain & Ors v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 697): Reinforcing Joint Enterprise Liability in Murder Convictions

Date: Jun 17, 2023

Hussain & Ors v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 697): Reinforcing Joint Enterprise Liability in Murder Convictions Introduction The case of Hussain & Ors v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 697) adjudicated by the England and...

Blacklion v Amira: Interpretation of Fixed Fee Retainers and Director Liability

Date: Jun 16, 2023

Blacklion Law LLP v Amira Nature Foods Ltd & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 663): Interpretation of Fixed Fee Retainers and Director Liability Introduction The case of Blacklion Law LLP v Amira Nature Foods...

Strict Interpretation of Revocation Clauses in Wills: Sangha v Estate of Diljit Kaur Sangha & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 660

Date: Jun 16, 2023

Strict Interpretation of Revocation Clauses in Wills: Sangha v Estate of Diljit Kaur Sangha & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 660 Introduction The case of Sangha v Estate of Diljit Kaur Sangha & Ors ([2023] EWCA...

Affirmation of Safe Guilty Plea and Proper Sentencing in Stalking Cases: Barnes v R [2023] EWCA Crim 761

Date: Jun 16, 2023

Affirmation of Safe Guilty Plea and Proper Sentencing in Stalking Cases: Barnes v R [2023] EWCA Crim 761 Introduction The case of Barnes, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 761) involves the appellant, aged 27,...