England and Wales Case Commentaries

Adedeji v. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: Clarification on Extension of Time for Discrimination Claims under the Equality Act 2010

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Adedeji v. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: Clarification on Extension of Time for Discrimination Claims under the Equality Act 2010 Introduction The case of Adedeji v....

Zuberi v. Lexlaw Ltd: Upholding Termination Clauses in Damages-Based Agreements

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Zuberi v. Lexlaw Ltd: Upholding Termination Clauses in Damages-Based Agreements Introduction In the landmark case of Zuberi v. Lexlaw Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 16), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

White Lion Hotel v James: Reinforcing Occupiers' Liability and the Role of Contributory Negligence

Date: Jan 16, 2021

White Lion Hotel (A Partnership) v James ([2021] EWCA Civ 31): Reinforcing Occupiers' Liability and the Role of Contributory Negligence Introduction The case of The White Lion Hotel (A Partnership) v...

Hamilton & Ors v. Post Office Ltd [2021] EWCA Crim 21: Establishing Boundaries for Grounds of Appeal in Abuse of Process Cases

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Hamilton & Ors v. Post Office Ltd [2021] EWCA Crim 21: Establishing Boundaries for Grounds of Appeal in Abuse of Process Cases Introduction The case of Hamilton & Ors v. Post Office Ltd ([2021] EWCA...

Defining Open Conspiracies: Insights from Gates v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 66)

Date: Jan 15, 2021

Defining Open Conspiracies: Insights from Gates v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 66) Introduction The case of Gates v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 66) serves as a pivotal judicial decision in the realm of criminal...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Section 47 Offences: Analysis of Healey v R [2021] EWCA Crim 181

Date: Jan 15, 2021

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Section 47 Offences: Analysis of Healey v R [2021] EWCA Crim 181 Introduction The case of Healey, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 181, adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Costs Caps Under CPR 45.43 Inclusive of VAT: Friends of the Earth Ltd v. Secretary of State for Transport [2021] EWCA Civ 13

Date: Jan 14, 2021

Costs Caps Under CPR 45.43 Inclusive of VAT: Friends of the Earth Ltd v. Secretary of State for Transport [2021] EWCA Civ 13 Introduction The case of Friends of the Earth Ltd (“FoE”) versus the...

Sutton v Norwich City Council: Clarifying the Apportionment of Civil Penalties in HMO Compliance Cases

Date: Jan 14, 2021

Sutton v Norwich City Council: Clarifying the Apportionment of Civil Penalties in HMO Compliance Cases Introduction The case of Sutton v Norwich City Council ([2021] EWCA Civ 20) represents a...

Uddin & Anor v. R. – Standards for Judicial Summing-Up in the Absence of Defendant Evidence

Date: Jan 14, 2021

Uddin & Anor v. R. – Standards for Judicial Summing-Up in the Absence of Defendant Evidence Introduction Uddin & Anor v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 14) is a significant judgment delivered by the England...

Operational Duty Under ECHR in Immigration Context: WA v. Home Secretary [2021] EWCA Civ 12

Date: Jan 14, 2021

Operational Duty Under ECHR in Immigration Context: WA v. Home Secretary [2021] EWCA Civ 12 Introduction The case of WA (Palestinian Territories) v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Court of Appeal Upholds Best Interests Determination in RS Case: Implications for Future Medical Treatment Proceedings

Date: Jan 14, 2021

Court of Appeal Upholds Best Interests Determination in RS Case: Implications for Future Medical Treatment Proceedings Introduction The case of Z v. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (NO 2)...

Comprehensive Analysis of Paul Newman New Homes Ltd v. Secretary of State for Housing, Communities And Local Government ([2021] EWCA Civ 15)

Date: Jan 13, 2021

Balance of Policies in Sustainable Development: Insights from Paul Newman New Homes Ltd v. Secretary of State ([2021] EWCA Civ 15) Introduction The case of Paul Newman New Homes Ltd v. Secretary of...

Strict Standards for 'Unambiguous Impropriety' in Without Prejudice Communications: Motorola v Hytera Appeal

Date: Jan 12, 2021

Strict Standards for 'Unambiguous Impropriety' in Without Prejudice Communications: Motorola v Hytera Appeal Introduction The legal landscape surrounding settlement negotiations is profoundly...

Establishing Contractual Duties to Avoid Conflicts of Interest among Expert Witness Entities: Secretariat Consulting PTE Ltd & Ors v. A Company

Date: Jan 12, 2021

Establishing Contractual Duties to Avoid Conflicts of Interest among Expert Witness Entities: Secretariat Consulting PTE Ltd & Ors v. A Company Introduction The case of Secretariat Consulting PTE Ltd...

Maintenance Pending Suit: Reasonable Needs and Critical Analysis - Rattan v Kuwad [2021] EWCA Civ 1

Date: Jan 12, 2021

Maintenance Pending Suit: Reasonable Needs and Critical Analysis - Rattan v Kuwad [2021] EWCA Civ 1 Introduction Rattan v. Kuwad (Rev 1) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Legal Commentary: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP v. BTI 2014 LLC ([2021] EWCA Civ 9)

Date: Jan 12, 2021

Legal Commentary: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP v. BTI 2014 LLC ([2021] EWCA Civ 9) Establishing Boundaries on Abuse of Process in Collateral Litigation Introduction The case of PricewaterhouseCoopers...

Clarifying the Threshold for Article 1F(c) Exclusion: Secretary of State v. NF [2021] EWCA Civ 17

Date: Jan 12, 2021

Clarifying the Threshold for Article 1F(c) Exclusion Secretary of State for the Home Department v. NF ([2021] EWCA Civ 17) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. NF...

Refining Causation in Murder Cases: Insights from Walker v [2021] EWCA Crim 3

Date: Jan 9, 2021

Refining Causation in Murder Cases: Insights from Walker v [2021] EWCA Crim 3 Introduction Walker v [2021] EWCA Crim 3 is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Clarifying the Abuse of Process Doctrine in Collateral Civil Challenges: Insights from Allsop v. Banner Jones Ltd

Date: Jan 9, 2021

Clarifying the Abuse of Process Doctrine in Collateral Civil Challenges: Insights from Allsop v. Banner Jones Ltd Introduction Allsop v. Banner Jones Ltd (t/a Banner Jones Solicitors) ([2021] EWCA...

R v Reynolds [2021]: Reinforcing the Primacy of Public Protection Over Mental Health Mitigation in Sexual Offence Sentencing

Date: Jan 9, 2021

R v Reynolds [2021]: Reinforcing the Primacy of Public Protection Over Mental Health Mitigation in Sexual Offence Sentencing Introduction The case of R v Reynolds [2021] EWCA Crim 10 addresses the...