United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Lehtimaki & Ors v. Cooper: Establishing Fiduciary Duties for Members of Charitable Companies

Date: Jul 30, 2020

Lehtimaki & Ors v. Cooper: Establishing Fiduciary Duties for Members of Charitable Companies Introduction Lehtimaki & Ors v. Cooper ([2020] UKSC 33) is a landmark case adjudicated by the United...

Legitimate Deterrence: Upholding Children's Protection in Criminal Prosecutions

Date: Jul 16, 2020

Legitimate Deterrence: Upholding Children's Protection in Criminal Prosecutions Introduction Sutherland v. Her Majesty's Advocate (Scotland) ([2020] UKSC 32) is a landmark decision by the United...

Sevilleja v. Marex Financial Ltd: Clarifying the Reflective Loss Principle for Creditors

Date: Jul 16, 2020

Sevilleja v. Marex Financial Ltd: Clarifying the Reflective Loss Principle for Creditors Introduction Sevilleja v. Marex Financial Ltd ([2020] UKSC 31) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

Hilton v. Northern Ireland: Enhancing Third-Party Rights in Confiscation Orders

Date: Jul 2, 2020

Hilton v. Northern Ireland: Enhancing Third-Party Rights in Confiscation Orders 1. Introduction Hilton v. Northern Ireland ([2020] UKSC 29) represents a significant milestone in the realm of criminal...

Jurisdictional Authority and the Maintenance Regulation: Insights from Villiers v. Villiers ([2020] UKSC 30)

Date: Jul 2, 2020

Jurisdictional Authority and the Maintenance Regulation: Insights from Villiers v. Villiers ([2020] UKSC 30) Introduction Villiers v. Villiers ([2020] UKSC 30) is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Determining Sufficiency Across Product Ranges: Insights from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc v. Kymab Ltd [2020] UKSC 27

Date: Jun 25, 2020

Determining Sufficiency Across Product Ranges: Insights from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc v. Kymab Ltd [2020] UKSC 27 Introduction The case of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc v. Kymab Ltd ([2020] UKSC...

VAT Apportionment for Bingo Services: The Supreme Court Establishes Session-by-Session Calculation as the Sole Correct Method

Date: Jun 25, 2020

VAT Apportionment for Bingo Services: The Supreme Court Establishes Session-by-Session Calculation as the Sole Correct Method Introduction The case of The Advocate General (representing Revenue and...

Respecting Sibling Relationships in Children's Hearings: Precedent Set by ABC v. Principal Reporter & Anor [2020] UKSC 26

Date: Jun 19, 2020

Respecting Sibling Relationships in Children's Hearings: Precedent Set by ABC v. Principal Reporter & Anor [2020] UKSC 26 Introduction The case of ABC v. Principal Reporter & Anor (Scotland) [2020]...

Sainsbury's v Visa Europe Services: Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Competition Law Exemptions

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Sainsbury's v Visa Europe Services: Supreme Court Establishes Rigorous Standards for Competition Law Exemptions Introduction In the landmark case of Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd v. Visa Europe...

Supreme Court Affirms Compatibility of Construction Adjudication with Insolvency Set-Off: Bresco Electrical Services Ltd v. Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd [2020] UKSC 25

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Supreme Court Affirms Compatibility of Construction Adjudication with Insolvency Set-Off Introduction The case of Bresco Electrical Services Ltd v. Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd ([2020] UKSC...

Serafin v. Malkiewicz [2020] UKSC 23: Affirming the Right to a Fair Trial and Clarifying the Public Interest Defence in Defamation Law

Date: Jun 4, 2020

Serafin v. Malkiewicz [2020] UKSC 23: Affirming the Right to a Fair Trial and Clarifying the Public Interest Defence in Defamation Law Introduction The case of Serafin v. Malkiewicz & Ors ([2020]...

Fowler v. Revenue and Customs: Implications for Double Taxation Treaty Interpretation

Date: May 21, 2020

Fowler v. Revenue and Customs: Implications for Double Taxation Treaty Interpretation Introduction Fowler v. Revenue and Customs ([2020] UKSC 22) is a landmark decision by the United Kingdom Supreme...

Re-defining Listed Garden Structures: Insights from Dill v. Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2020] UKSC 20

Date: May 21, 2020

Re-defining Listed Garden Structures: Insights from Dill v. Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2020] UKSC 20 Introduction Dill v. Secretary of State for Housing,...

Cardtronics UK Ltd v. Sykes: Defining Hereditaments and Rateable Occupation of ATMs

Date: May 21, 2020

Cardtronics UK Ltd v. Sykes: Defining Hereditaments and Rateable Occupation of ATMs Introduction The Supreme Court case of Cardtronics UK Ltd and others v. Sykes and others (Valuation Officers)...

Personal Exercise of Ministerial Powers in Detention Orders: Adams v. (Northern Ireland) [2020] UKSC 19

Date: May 14, 2020

Personal Exercise of Ministerial Powers in Detention Orders: Adams v. (Northern Ireland) [2020] UKSC 19 Introduction The case of Adams, R. v. (Northern Ireland) ([2020] UKSC 19) presents a pivotal...

Landlord's Licensing Power and Covenant Enforcement: Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] UKSC 18

Date: May 7, 2020

Landlord's Licensing Power and Covenant Enforcement: Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] UKSC 18 Introduction The case of Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd ([2020] UKSC 18) addresses a...

Enforcing Collective Covenants: Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] UKSC 18

Date: May 7, 2020

Enforcing Collective Covenants: Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd [2020] UKSC 18 Introduction The case of Duval v. 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd ([2020] UKSC 18) addresses the complex interplay...

Enhancing Protections Under Article 3 in Deportation Cases: AM (Zimbabwe) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] UKSC 17

Date: Apr 30, 2020

Enhancing Protections Under Article 3 in Deportation Cases: AM (Zimbabwe) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] UKSC 17 Introduction The case of AM (Zimbabwe) v. Secretary of State for...

UK Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Government Guidance for Ethical Pension Investments

Date: Apr 30, 2020

UK Supreme Court Establishes Limits on Government Guidance for Ethical Pension Investments Introduction In the landmark case of Palestine Solidarity & Anor v. Secretary of State for Housing,...

Input VAT Deduction in Cases of Mistaken VAT Classification: The Zipvit Ltd v Revenue and Customs Judgment

Date: Apr 2, 2020

Input VAT Deduction in Cases of Mistaken VAT Classification: The Zipvit Ltd v Revenue and Customs Judgment Introduction The case of Zipvit Ltd v Revenue and Customs ([2020] UKSC 15) addresses a...