England and Wales Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Litigation Privilege in Third-Party Communications: Victorygame Ltd & Anor v. Ahuja Investments Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 993

Date: Jul 6, 2021

Affirmation of Litigation Privilege in Third-Party Communications: Victorygame Ltd & Anor v. Ahuja Investments Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 993 Introduction The case of Victorygame Ltd & Anor v. Ahuja...

Global Radio Services Ltd v Capitol Park Leeds Plc: Re-defining Vacant Possession in Lease Terminations

Date: Jul 6, 2021

Global Radio Services Ltd v Capitol Park Leeds Plc: Re-defining Vacant Possession in Lease Terminations Introduction The case of Capitol Park Leeds Plc & Anor v. Global Radio Services Ltd ([2021]...

Discretion in Costs Orders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Algeilani v. El Samawi [2021] EWCA Civ 997

Date: Jul 6, 2021

Discretion in Costs Orders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Algeilani v. El Samawi [2021] EWCA Civ 997 Introduction The case of Algeilani v. El Samawi ([2021] EWCA Civ 997) is a significant judicial...

Clarifying Jurisdiction: The Impact of Non-Exclusive Jurisdiction Agreements under the Brussels Recast Regulation

Date: Jul 2, 2021

Clarifying Jurisdiction: The Impact of Non-Exclusive Jurisdiction Agreements under the Brussels Recast Regulation Introduction Perform Content Services Ltd v. Ness Global Services Ltd ([2021] EWCA...

Temporal Limitation of Rating List Alterations: The Precedential Impact of Avison Young Ltd v Jackson [2021] EWCA Civ 969

Date: Jul 2, 2021

Temporal Limitation of Rating List Alterations: The Precedential Impact of Avison Young Ltd v Jackson [2021] EWCA Civ 969 Introduction The case Avison Young Ltd v Jackson (Valuation Officer) ([2021]...

Successors in Title and Joint Retainer Privilege: Comprehensive Analysis of Travelers Insurance Company Ltd v. Armstrong & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 978)

Date: Jul 2, 2021

Successors in Title and Joint Retainer Privilege: Comprehensive Analysis of Travelers Insurance Company Ltd v. Armstrong & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 978) Introduction The case of Travelers Insurance...

Ground Adjacent Interpretation in GPD Order Class E: McGaw v Welsh Ministers

Date: Jul 1, 2021

Ground Adjacent Interpretation in GPD Order Class E: McGaw v Welsh Ministers Introduction The case of McGaw v. The Welsh Ministers ([2021] EWCA Civ 976) represents a significant judicial examination...

Restricting Costs Orders in Appeals from Small Claims Track: Smith v RBS Plc [2021] EWCA Civ 977

Date: Jul 1, 2021

Restricting Costs Orders in Appeals from Small Claims Track: Smith v RBS Plc [2021] EWCA Civ 977 Introduction Smith v. The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc ([2021] EWCA Civ 977) is a pivotal case heard by...

Discretion in Re-granting Interim Injunctions Following Material Non-Disclosure: The Valbonne Estates Case

Date: Jul 1, 2021

Discretion in Re-granting Interim Injunctions Following Material Non-Disclosure: The Valbonne Estates Case Introduction The case of Valbonne Estates Ltd v. Cityvalue Estates Ltd & Anor ([2021] EWCA...

Reprieve & Ors v. The Prime Minister: Clarifying Victim Status under Article 6(1) ECHR

Date: Jul 1, 2021

Reprieve & Ors v. The Prime Minister: Clarifying Victim Status under Article 6(1) ECHR Introduction In Reprieve & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v. The Prime Minister ([2021] EWCA Civ 972), the...

Monsolar IQ v. Woden Park Ltd: Clarifying Rent Review Formulas under the Chartbrook Principle

Date: Jun 30, 2021

Monsolar IQ v. Woden Park Ltd: Clarifying Rent Review Formulas under the Chartbrook Principle Introduction The case of Monsolar IQ Ltd v. Woden Park Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 961) addresses the critical...

Rejection of Fresh Psychiatric Evidence in Dismissal of Diminished Responsibility Defense: Cobley, R. v (2021) EWCA Crim 954

Date: Jun 30, 2021

Rejection of Fresh Psychiatric Evidence in Dismissal of Diminished Responsibility Defense: Cobley, R. v (2021) EWCA Crim 954 Introduction In the case of Cobley, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 954), the...

Parker v Financial Conduct Authority: Establishing Common Intention Constructive Trusts in Confiscation Proceedings

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Parker v Financial Conduct Authority: Establishing Common Intention Constructive Trusts in Confiscation Proceedings Introduction The case of Parker v Financial Conduct Authority & Anor ([2021] EWCA...

Inference of Compliance in Statutory Default Notices: Goodinson v. PRA Group (UK) Ltd

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Inference of Compliance in Statutory Default Notices: Goodinson v. PRA Group (UK) Ltd Introduction Goodinson v. PRA Group (UK) Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 957) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England...

Limits of FPR 4.1(6) in Substituting Foreign Orders: Des Pallieres v. Des Pallieres [2021] EWCA Civ 955

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Limits of FPR 4.1(6) in Substituting Foreign Orders: Des Pallieres v. Des Pallieres [2021] EWCA Civ 955 Introduction Des Pallieres v. Des Pallieres ([2021] EWCA Civ 955) is a significant appellate...

Reasonableness in Family Life Claims Under Immigration Rules: Insights from NA (Bangladesh) & Ors v Secretary of State

Date: Jun 25, 2021

Reasonableness in Family Life Claims Under Immigration Rules: Insights from NA (Bangladesh) & Ors v Secretary of State Introduction The case NA (Bangladesh) & Ors v. Secretary of State for the Home...

Reaffirming the Importance of Personal Service in Worker Classification: IWGB v CAC [2021] EWCA Civ 952

Date: Jun 25, 2021

Reaffirming the Importance of Personal Service in Worker Classification: IWGB v CAC [2021] EWCA Civ 952 Introduction The case of The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain v. The Central...

Prosecutorial Disclosure Failings and the Threshold for Abuse of Process: Insights from Ahmed & Ors, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 927)

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Prosecutorial Disclosure Failings and the Threshold for Abuse of Process: Insights from Ahmed & Ors, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 927) Introduction The case of Ahmed & Ors, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 927)...

R v Collins [2021] EWCA Crim 1074: Clarifying Minimum Term Calculations in Discretionary Life Sentences

Date: Jun 24, 2021

R v Collins [2021] EWCA Crim 1074: Clarifying Minimum Term Calculations in Discretionary Life Sentences Introduction The case of R v Collins [2021] EWCA Crim 1074 addresses significant issues...

Energy Performance Certificates and Section 21 Notices: Analysis of Minister v. Hathaway & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 936

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Energy Performance Certificates and Section 21 Notices: Analysis of Minister v. Hathaway & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 936 Introduction The case of Minister v. Hathaway & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 936 addresses...