clarifying-'commercially-reasonable'-consent-in-financial-guarantees:-barclays-bank-plc-v.-unicredit-bank-ag Case Commentaries

Legal Aid Revocation Standards and Adequacy of Reasons: Insights from Prendergast v Legal Aid Board [2024] IEHC 265

Date: May 11, 2024

Legal Aid Revocation Standards and Adequacy of Reasons: Insights from Prendergast v Legal Aid Board [2024] IEHC 265 Introduction The case of Prendergast v Legal Aid Board ([2024] IEHC 265) presents a...

Racially Aggravated Assault Sentencing in Berriman v R: Landmark Decision on Sentencing Uplifts

Date: May 11, 2024

Racially Aggravated Assault Sentencing in Berriman v R: Landmark Decision on Sentencing Uplifts Introduction In the case of Berriman, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 574), the England and Wales Court of...

Reaffirming the Proper Consideration of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: BAC v International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Date: May 10, 2024

Reaffirming the Proper Consideration of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: BAC v International Protection Appeals Tribunal Introduction The case of B.A.C v The International Protection Appeals...

High Court Sets Aside Circuit Court's Dismissal of Unfair Dismissal Appeal

Date: May 10, 2024

High Court Sets Aside Circuit Court's Dismissal of Unfair Dismissal Appeal Introduction Case Overview Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 262) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Farooka & Anor v R: Establishing Precedents in Fraudulent VAT Evasion and Sentencing Guidelines

Date: May 10, 2024

Farooka & Anor v R: Establishing Precedents in Fraudulent VAT Evasion and Sentencing Guidelines Introduction The case of Farooka & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 1245) adjudicated by the England and...

Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC [2024] IEHC 263: High Court Affirms Strict Criteria for Striking Out Claims Due to Delay

Date: May 10, 2024

Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC [2024] IEHC 263: High Court Affirms Strict Criteria for Striking Out Claims Due to Delay Introduction Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC ([2024] IEHC 263) is a...

Duty of Care in Complex Contractual Relationships: Insights from Shamsan v Lowndes Square Management

Date: May 10, 2024

Duty of Care in Complex Contractual Relationships: Insights from Shamsan v Lowndes Square Management Introduction Shamsan v 44-49 Lowndes Square Management Company Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 436) is a...

'Principal Assured' Exclusions in Composite Insurance Policies Interpreted Broadly: Technip Saudi Arabia Ltd v The Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co.

Date: May 10, 2024

'Principal Assured' Exclusions in Composite Insurance Policies Interpreted Broadly Introduction The case of Technip Saudi Arabia Ltd v The Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co. ([2024]...

Beech Developments v HMRC: Clarifying the Interaction Between CIS Regulations 9 and 13

Date: May 10, 2024

Beech Developments v HMRC: Clarifying the Interaction Between CIS Regulations 9 and 13 Introduction Beech Developments (Manchester) Ltd & Ors v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs...

Williams v - Reassessing Dangerousness in Sentencing Young Offenders under the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Date: May 10, 2024

Williams v - Reassessing Dangerousness in Sentencing Young Offenders under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 Introduction The case of Williams v ([2024] EWCA Crim 686) presents a significant examination...

Reaffirming the Principles of Abuse of Process in Prosecution Non-Attendance: Ng & Anor v R

Date: May 10, 2024

Reaffirming the Principles of Abuse of Process in Prosecution Non-Attendance: Ng & Anor v R Introduction The case of Ng & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 493) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Court Orders: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC & Ors [2024] IEHC 272

Date: May 10, 2024

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Court Orders: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC & Ors [2024] IEHC 272 Introduction The case of Chubb European Group SE [Formerly Ace European Group Ltd] & Ors...

Non-discharge of Juror and Jury: L, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 550)

Date: May 10, 2024

Non-discharge of Juror and Jury: L, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 550) Introduction The case of L, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 550) was adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on...

Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV: Defining the Relevant Market for GAFTA Default Clause Damages

Date: May 9, 2024

Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV: Defining the Relevant Market for GAFTA Default Clause Damages Introduction Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV ([2024] UKSC 14) is a landmark case decided by the United Kingdom...

Reaffirming Procedural Rigour and Cost Allocation in Environmental Remediation: Insights from Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2024] IEHC 260

Date: May 9, 2024

Reaffirming Procedural Rigour and Cost Allocation in Environmental Remediation: Insights from Brownfield Restoration Ireland Ltd v Wicklow County Council [2024] IEHC 260 Introduction In the High...

Grey v R [2024] EWCA Crim 487: Reinforcing the Necessity to Specify Base Offence in Unlawful Act Manslaughter

Date: May 9, 2024

Grey v R [2024] EWCA Crim 487: Reinforcing the Necessity to Specify Base Offence in Unlawful Act Manslaughter Introduction The case of Grey v R [2024] EWCA Crim 487 marks a significant development in...

Pre-Existence of Significant Risk of Serious Physical Harm under Section 5 CWCV Act 2004: ATT & Anor.R v [2024] EWCA Crim 460

Date: May 9, 2024

Pre-Existence of Significant Risk of Serious Physical Harm under Section 5 CWCV Act 2004: ATT & Anor.R v [2024] EWCA Crim 460 Introduction The case of ATT & Anor.R v [2024] EWCA Crim 460 was heard in...

Enhancement of Sentencing in Financially Motivated Murder Cases: Barnes v HM Advocate [2024] HCJAC 23

Date: May 9, 2024

Enhancement of Sentencing in Financially Motivated Murder Cases: Barnes v HM Advocate [2024] HCJAC 23 Introduction In the landmark case of David Barnes v HM Advocate [2024] HCJAC 23, the Scottish...

Bates v Crown Court: Clarifying Credit for Guilty Pleas in Dangerous Driving Offenses

Date: May 9, 2024

Bates v Crown Court: Clarifying Credit for Guilty Pleas in Dangerous Driving Offenses Introduction Bates v Crown Court ([2024] EWCA Crim 684) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Enhancing the Interpretation of Notice of Claim Clauses in Share Purchase Agreements: Drax Smart Generation Holdco Ltd v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 477

Date: May 9, 2024

Enhancing the Interpretation of Notice of Claim Clauses in Share Purchase Agreements: Drax Smart Generation Holdco Ltd v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 477 Introduction The case...