United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Anti-Suit Injunctions in Insolvency: Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds v. Krys & Anor

Date: Nov 27, 2014

Anti-Suit Injunctions in Insolvency: Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds v. Krys & Anor Introduction The case of Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds v. Krys & Anor ([2015] AC 616) presents a pivotal judgment...

Affirmation of Strict Compliance with Disclosure Orders: Insights from Prince Abdulaziz v. Apex Global Management Ltd & Anor

Date: Nov 27, 2014

Affirmation of Strict Compliance with Disclosure Orders: Insights from Prince Abdulaziz v. Apex Global Management Ltd & Anor Introduction The case of Prince Abdulaziz v. Apex Global Management Ltd &...

PP and SP v. Trustees of Leicester Grammar School (SEN) [2014] UKUT 520 (AAC): Redefining Disability Criteria in Educational Settings

Date: Nov 21, 2014

PP and SP v. Trustees of Leicester Grammar School (SEN) [2014] UKUT 520 (AAC): Redefining Disability Criteria in Educational Settings Introduction The case of PP and SP v. Trustees of Leicester...

Limitations on Reasonable Excuse for Late Tax Payment: Insights from Olsen v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Nov 20, 2014

Limitations on Reasonable Excuse for Late Tax Payment: Insights from Olsen v. Revenue & Customs Introduction Olsen v. Revenue & Customs ([2013] UKFTT 134 (TC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

VAT Treatment of Charitable Construction Activities: Insights from Revenue & Customs v. Longridge On The Thames [2014] UKUT 504 (TCC)

Date: Nov 14, 2014

VAT Treatment of Charitable Construction Activities: Insights from Revenue & Customs v. Longridge On The Thames ([2014] UKUT 504 (TCC)) Introduction The case of Revenue & Customs v. Longridge On The...

Fidex Limited v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing the Scope of Anti-Avoidance under Schedule 9, Paragraph 13 FA 1996

Date: Nov 14, 2014

Fidex Limited v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing the Scope of Anti-Avoidance under Schedule 9, Paragraph 13 FA 1996 Introduction The case of Fidex Limited v. Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKUT 454 (TCC))...

Supreme Court Establishes Mandatory Court Orders for Evictions from Temporary Accommodation under PEA 1977

Date: Nov 13, 2014

Supreme Court Establishes Mandatory Court Orders for Evictions from Temporary Accommodation under PEA 1977 Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court's decision in ZH and CN, R (on the...

Reopening Unfair Debtor-Creditor Relationships under Section 140A: Plevin v Paragon Personal Finance Ltd

Date: Nov 13, 2014

Reopening Unfair Debtor-Creditor Relationships under Section 140A: Plevin v Paragon Personal Finance Ltd Introduction The case of Plevin v. Paragon Personal Finance Ltd ([2014] WLR(D) 487) addresses...

VAT Exemption for Private Tuition in Pilates: Insights from Hocking v. Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 1034 (TC)

Date: Nov 13, 2014

VAT Exemption for Private Tuition in Pilates: Insights from Hocking v. Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 1034 (TC) Introduction Hocking v. Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 1034 (TC)) is a significant...

Interference with Article 10 Rights in National Security Context: A Comprehensive Analysis of R (Lord Carlile of Berriew QC) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Nov 13, 2014

Interference with Article 10 Rights in National Security Context: A Comprehensive Analysis of R (Lord Carlile of Berriew QC) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of R...

Sims v. Dacorum Borough Council: Upholding Joint Tenancy Termination Rights under the Housing Act 1985

Date: Nov 13, 2014

Sims v. Dacorum Borough Council: Upholding Joint Tenancy Termination Rights under the Housing Act 1985 Introduction Sims v. Dacorum Borough Council ([2014] WLR(D) 490) is a landmark judgment...

Discretionary Powers in UK Immigration: Insights from Sultana and Others [2014]

Date: Nov 13, 2014

Discretionary Powers in UK Immigration: Insights from Sultana and Others [2014] Introduction The case of Sultana and Others (Rules: Waiver/Further Enquiry; Discretion) ([2014] UKUT 540 (IAC))...

Bhimani v. Secretary of State: Affirming the Necessity of Written Conditions for Changing Educational Institutions under Tier 4 Visa

Date: Nov 12, 2014

Bhimani v. Secretary of State: Affirming the Necessity of Written Conditions for Changing Educational Institutions under Tier 4 Visa Introduction The case of Bhimani (Student: Switching Institution:...

Singularis Holdings Ltd v. PricewaterhouseCoopers (Bermuda): Limits on Common Law Assistance in Foreign Liquidations

Date: Nov 11, 2014

Singularis Holdings Ltd v. PricewaterhouseCoopers (Bermuda): Limits on Common Law Assistance in Foreign Liquidations Introduction The case of Singularis Holdings Ltd v. PricewaterhouseCoopers...

Procedural Fairness in Marriage of Convenience Assessments: Insights from Miah v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Nov 11, 2014

Procedural Fairness in Marriage of Convenience Assessments: Insights from Miah v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Miah v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Alhamrani & Ors v. Alhamrani: Interpreting International Contracts Under Saudi Law

Date: Nov 11, 2014

Alhamrani & Ors v. Alhamrani: Interpreting International Contracts Under Saudi Law Introduction The case of Alhamrani & Ors v. Alhamrani (British Virgin Islands) ([2014] UKPC 37) addresses a complex...

Defining Negligence in Tax Filings: Insights from Martin v Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 1021 (TC)

Date: Nov 11, 2014

Defining Negligence in Tax Filings: Insights from Martin v Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 1021 (TC) Introduction Case Citation: Martin v. Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 1021 (TC)) Court: First-tier...

Reaffirmation of Open Inter Partes Justice in Extradition Proceedings: VB & Ors v. Westminster Magistrates [2015] AC 1195

Date: Nov 6, 2014

Reaffirmation of Open Inter Partes Justice in Extradition Proceedings: VB & Ors v. Westminster Magistrates [2015] AC 1195 Introduction The case of VB & Ors v. Westminster Magistrates ([2015] AC 1195)...

Equitable Compensation for Breach of Trust: AIB Group (UK) Plc v. Mark Redler & Co Solicitors [2014] 3 WLR 1367

Date: Nov 6, 2014

Equitable Compensation for Breach of Trust: AIB Group (UK) Plc v. Mark Redler & Co Solicitors [2014] 3 WLR 1367 Introduction The case of AIB Group (UK) Plc v. Mark Redler & Co Solicitors delves into...

Telchadder v Wickland Holdings Ltd: Legal Standards for Remediable Breaches of Anti-Social Covenants under the Mobile Homes Act 1983

Date: Nov 6, 2014

Telchadder v Wickland Holdings Ltd: Legal Standards for Remediable Breaches of Anti-Social Covenants under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 Introduction Telchadder v Wickland Holdings Ltd ([2015] 1 All ER...