England and Wales Case Commentaries

Enforceability of Damages-Based Agreements for Defendants: Insights from Candey Ltd v Tonstate Group Ltd & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 936)

Date: Jul 7, 2022

Enforceability of Damages-Based Agreements for Defendants: Insights from Candey Ltd v Tonstate Group Ltd & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 936) Introduction Candey Ltd v Tonstate Group Ltd & Ors is a pivotal...

Reinforcing the Merit-Based Appeal Process: Insights from R v Scorcea [2022]

Date: Jul 7, 2022

Reinforcing the Merit-Based Appeal Process: Insights from R v Scorcea [2022] Introduction The case of Regina v Florin Bogdan Scorcea ([2022] EWCA Crim 968) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Re H-W (Children) Endorses Comprehensive Evaluation of Realistic Care Options in Child Placement Orders

Date: Jul 7, 2022

Re H-W (Children) Endorses Comprehensive Evaluation of Realistic Care Options in Child Placement Orders Introduction The case of CV (A Child) (Placement Order) [2022] EWCA Civ 930 addresses the...

Admissible Background in Transfer Interpretation Excludes Subsequent Leases: Mostyn House Estate Management Ltd v Youde & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 929

Date: Jul 7, 2022

Admissible Background in Transfer Interpretation Excludes Subsequent Leases: Mostyn House Estate Management Ltd v Youde & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 929 Introduction The case of Mostyn House Estate...

Best Interests Determination in the Absence of Brain Stem Testing: Barts Health NHS Trust v Dance & Ors (Re Archie Battersbee) [2022] EWCA Civ 935

Date: Jul 7, 2022

Best Interests Determination in the Absence of Brain Stem Testing: Barts Health NHS Trust v Dance & Ors (Re Archie Battersbee) [2022] EWCA Civ 935 Introduction The case of Barts Health NHS Trust v...

Re AZ (A Child) (Recusal) [2022] EWCA Civ 911: Standards for Judicial Recusal and Apparent Bias in Family Proceedings

Date: Jul 6, 2022

Re AZ (A Child) (Recusal) [2022] EWCA Civ 911: Standards for Judicial Recusal and Apparent Bias in Family Proceedings Introduction The case Re AZ (A Child) (Recusal), cited as [2022] EWCA Civ 911,...

AGM v R [2022] EWCA Crim 920: Establishing Abuse of Process Jurisdiction in Modern Slavery Contexts

Date: Jul 6, 2022

AGM v R [2022] EWCA Crim 920: Establishing Abuse of Process Jurisdiction in Modern Slavery Contexts Introduction The case of AGM, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 920) adjudicated by the Court of Appeal...

Jury Directions on Bad Character Evidence and Cross Admissibility: Ruling in AHC v R ([2022] EWCA Crim 925)

Date: Jul 6, 2022

Jury Directions on Bad Character Evidence and Cross Admissibility: Ruling in AHC v R ([2022] EWCA Crim 925) Introduction The case of AHC, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 925) before the England and Wales...

Establishing Precedent on Section 45 Defenses and Vitiated Guilty Pleas in Modern Slavery Cases – R. v BWM [2022] EWCA Crim 924

Date: Jul 6, 2022

Establishing Precedent on Section 45 Defenses and Vitiated Guilty Pleas in Modern Slavery Cases – R. v BWM [2022] EWCA Crim 924 Introduction The case of R. v BWM [2022] EWCA Crim 924 represents a...

Procedural Integrity and Totality in Sentencing: Insights from Wood v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1016

Date: Jul 6, 2022

Procedural Integrity and Totality in Sentencing: Insights from Wood v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1016 Introduction The case of Wood, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1016) presents a significant examination of...

Reaffirming the Application of Extended Sentences for Dangerously Inclined Offenders: Smith R v EWCA Crim 1093

Date: Jul 6, 2022

Reaffirming the Application of Extended Sentences for Dangerously Inclined Offenders: Smith R v EWCA Crim 1093 Introduction The case of Smith R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1093 presents a significant...

Enforcement of Foreign Parental Orders and Changed Circumstances: A Comprehensive Analysis of A (A Child) v. Enforcement of A Foreign Order [2022] EWCA Civ 904

Date: Jul 2, 2022

Enforcement of Foreign Parental Orders and Changed Circumstances: A Comprehensive Analysis of A (A Child) v. Enforcement of A Foreign Order [2022] EWCA Civ 904 Introduction The case of A (A Child) v....

Affirmation of the 'Least Burdensome Performance' Principle in Wrongful Dismissal: Mackenzie v AA Ltd & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 901)

Date: Jul 2, 2022

Affirmation of the 'Least Burdensome Performance' Principle in Wrongful Dismissal: Mackenzie v AA Ltd & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 901) Introduction Mackenzie v AA Ltd & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 901) is a...

Reinforcing the Admissibility of Gang-Tied Evidence in Establishing Motive and Common Purpose: Heslop & Ors v Regina [2022]

Date: Jul 2, 2022

Reinforcing the Admissibility of Gang-Tied Evidence in Establishing Motive and Common Purpose: Heslop & Ors v Regina [2022] Introduction In the case of Heslop & Ors v Regina ([2022] EWCA Crim 897),...

Clarifying the Valuation of Leasehold Interests and Goodwill under VPGA 4: HMRC v Denning [2022] EWCA Civ 909

Date: Jul 2, 2022

Clarifying the Valuation of Leasehold Interests and Goodwill under VPGA 4: HMRC v Denning [2022] EWCA Civ 909 Introduction Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs v Denning & Ors [2022]...

Northern Gas Networks Ltd v HMRC: Clarifying Land Remediation Relief Conditions

Date: Jul 2, 2022

Northern Gas Networks Ltd v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs: Clarifying Land Remediation Relief Conditions Introduction The case of Northern Gas Networks Ltd v Commissioners for...

Rigorous Evaluation in Child Placement: Re Exemption in D (A Child: Placement Order), Re [2022] EWCA Civ 896

Date: Jul 1, 2022

Rigorous Evaluation in Child Placement: Re Exemption in D (A Child: Placement Order), Re [2022] EWCA Civ 896 Introduction The appellate case of D (A Child: Placement Order), Re [2022] EWCA Civ 896...

Enhanced Scrutiny of Post-Termination Restrictive Covenants in Franchise Agreements: Insights from Dwyer v Fredbar Ltd & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 889

Date: Jul 1, 2022

Enhanced Scrutiny of Post-Termination Restrictive Covenants in Franchise Agreements: Insights from Dwyer v Fredbar Ltd & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 889 Introduction The case of Dwyer (UK Franchising) Ltd v...

Reaffirming Sentencing Standards for Repeated Sexual Offences Against Minors: AQY, R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1280

Date: Jul 1, 2022

Reaffirming Sentencing Standards for Repeated Sexual Offences Against Minors: AQY, R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1280 1. Introduction The case of AQY, R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1280 addresses significant issues...

Narrow Interpretation of Charging Clauses in Wills: Executors Limited to Profession-Related Charges

Date: Jul 1, 2022

Narrow Interpretation of Charging Clauses in Wills: Executors Limited to Profession-Related Charges Introduction The case Da Silva v Heselton & Ors (Re Estate of Gladys Dulcie Townsend) ([2022] EWCA...