England and Wales Case Commentaries

Affordability Assessment and Reasonable Living Expenses: EWCA Upholds AHAS Guidance in Homelessness Determination

Date: Jul 1, 2022

Affordability Assessment and Reasonable Living Expenses: EWCA Upholds AHAS Guidance in Homelessness Determination Introduction The case of Baptie v The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames ([2022]...

Assessing the Safety of Convictions: Jury Direction on Prior Injuries in Peace v R [2022] EWCA Crim 879

Date: Jun 30, 2022

Assessing the Safety of Convictions: Jury Direction on Prior Injuries in Peace v R [2022] EWCA Crim 879 Introduction Peace v R [2022] EWCA Crim 879 is a significant case in the England and Wales...

Blake v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1062): Balancing Sentencing Guidelines with Mitigating Circumstances in Fraud Offenses

Date: Jun 30, 2022

Blake v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1062): Balancing Sentencing Guidelines with Mitigating Circumstances in Fraud Offenses Introduction The case of Blake v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1062) presents a compelling...

R v Hoai Thi Nguyen [2022] EWCA Crim 1022: Impact on Sentencing Considerations for Victims of Trafficking

Date: Jun 29, 2022

R v Hoai Thi Nguyen [2022] EWCA Crim 1022: Impact on Sentencing Considerations for Victims of Trafficking Introduction The case of Hoai Thi Nguyen v Regina ([2022] EWCA Crim 1022) represents a...

Appellate Confirmation of Obviousness and Insufficiency in Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation

Date: Jun 29, 2022

Appellate Confirmation of Obviousness and Insufficiency in Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Alcon Research LLC & Anor v Pharmathen SA & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ...

MDW Holdings Ltd v Norvill & Ors: Clarifying Damages for Breach of Warranty and Deceit in Share Sales

Date: Jun 29, 2022

MDW Holdings Ltd v Norvill & Ors: Clarifying Damages for Breach of Warranty and Deceit in Share Sales Introduction The case of MDW Holdings Ltd v Norvill & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 883) adjudicated by...

Implied Ouster of Common Law Remedies in Sewerage Discharge Disputes: The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 852) Judgment Analysis

Date: Jun 28, 2022

Implied Ouster of Common Law Remedies in Sewerage Discharge Disputes: The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 852) Judgment Analysis Introduction The case...

Credibility and Sur Place Activities in Asylum Appeals: SR v Secretary of State for Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 828

Date: Jun 25, 2022

Credibility and Sur Place Activities in Asylum Appeals: SR v Secretary of State for Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 828 Introduction In the case of SR (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home...

Strict Interpretation of Consent Orders in Bank Guarantee Compliance: Vneshprombank v Bedzhamov ([2022] EWCA Civ 854)

Date: Jun 25, 2022

Strict Interpretation of Consent Orders in Bank Guarantee Compliance: Vneshprombank v Bedzhamov ([2022] EWCA Civ 854) Introduction The case of Vneshprombank Llc v Bedzhamov ([2022] EWCA Civ 854)...

Marepally v Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 855: Impact of Deficient Appeal Notices on Continuous Lawful Residence Claims

Date: Jun 25, 2022

Marepally v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 855): Impact of Deficient Appeal Notices on Continuous Lawful Residence Claims Introduction Marepally v Secretary of State for...

Discretionary Life Sentence for Multiple Sexual Assaults: Gladwin v R [2022]

Date: Jun 24, 2022

Discretionary Life Sentence for Multiple Sexual Assaults: Gladwin v R [2022] Introduction Gladwin v R [2022] EWCA Crim 985 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Trading Agreements: Insights from Credico Marketing Ltd & Anor v Lambert & Anor

Date: Jun 24, 2022

Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Trading Agreements: Insights from Credico Marketing Ltd & Anor v Lambert & Anor Introduction Credico Marketing Ltd & Anor v Lambert & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ...

Limits of Duress Defence in Coercive Control Situations: Johnson v Regina ([2022] EWCA Crim 832)

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Limits of Duress Defence in Coercive Control Situations: Johnson v Regina ([2022] EWCA Crim 832) Introduction Johnson v Regina ([2022] EWCA Crim 832) is a significant case adjudicated by the England...

Concurrent Sentencing and Sentence Adjustments in Multi-Count Drug Conspiracy Cases: Analysis of Thone & Anor v [2022] EWCA Crim 846

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Concurrent Sentencing and Sentence Adjustments in Multi-Count Drug Conspiracy Cases: Analysis of Thone & Anor v [2022] EWCA Crim 846 Introduction The case of Thone & Anor v ([2022] EWCA Crim 846)...

Rowland v R [2022]: Reevaluating Sentencing Guidelines for Sexual Offences Considering Totality and Offender Circumstances

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Rowland v R [2022]: Reevaluating Sentencing Guidelines for Sexual Offences Considering Totality and Offender Circumstances Introduction The case of Rowland v R [2022] EWCA Crim 931 presents a pivotal...

Affirming Material Change of Use: Barton Park Estates Ltd v Secretary of State [2022] EWCA Civ 833

Date: Jun 22, 2022

Affirming Material Change of Use: Barton Park Estates Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2022] EWCA Civ 833 Introduction The case of Barton Park Estates Ltd v...

Customs Duty Classification of Accessories: New Precedent in Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Holdings Ltd v HMRC ([2022] EWCA Civ 825)

Date: Jun 22, 2022

Customs Duty Classification of Accessories: New Precedent in Build-A-Bear Workshop UK Holdings Ltd v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs ([2022] EWCA Civ 825) Introduction The case of...

Court of Appeal Confirms Collateral Warranties Can Constitute Construction Contracts under the 1996 Act

Date: Jun 22, 2022

Court of Appeal Confirms Collateral Warranties Can Constitute Construction Contracts under the 1996 Act Introduction Case: Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Simply Construct (UK) LLP ([2022] EWCA...

Khan v Mehmood: Landmark Ruling on Damages for Breach of Repairing Covenant

Date: Jun 22, 2022

Khan v Mehmood: Landmark Ruling on Damages for Breach of Repairing Covenant Introduction Khan v Mehmood ([2022] EWCA Civ 791) is a pivotal case decided by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil...

Release of Affiliates in Settlement Agreements: An Analysis of Schofield & Anor v Smith & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 824)

Date: Jun 22, 2022

Release of Affiliates in Settlement Agreements: An Analysis of Schofield & Anor v Smith & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 824) Introduction The case of Schofield & Anor v Smith & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 824)...