periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Executors Granted Interim Authority in Company Management: Analysis of [2024] CSIH 19

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Executors Granted Interim Authority in Company Management: Analysis of [2024] CSIH 19 Introduction The case of Petition of A and others (Court of Session) [2024] CSIH 19 addresses a critical issue in...

Court of Appeal Affirms Proper Use of Cross-Admissibility Directions in Historical Sexual Offences Case

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Court of Appeal Affirms Proper Use of Cross-Admissibility Directions in Historical Sexual Offences Case Introduction In the landmark judgment of DB, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 881), the England and Wales...

AO v Minister for Justice [2024]: Striking Down Premature Judicial Review in Naturalisation Proceedings

Date: Jul 27, 2024

AO v Minister for Justice [2024]: Striking Down Premature Judicial Review in Naturalisation Proceedings Introduction AO v Minister for Justice [2024] IEHC 464 is a pivotal case decided by the High...

Clarifying Shadow Directorship in Complex Corporate Structures: DMWSHNZ Ltd v Bank of Scotland Plc [2024] CSIH 18

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Clarifying Shadow Directorship in Complex Corporate Structures: DMWSHNZ Ltd v Bank of Scotland Plc [2024] CSIH 18 Introduction The legal landscape surrounding shadow directorship has been further...

Validation of HMRC's Automated Processes under Section 103 FA 2020: Marano v HMRC ([2024] EWCA Civ 876)

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Validation of HMRC's Automated Processes under Section 103 FA 2020 Introduction The case of Marano v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue & Customs ([2024] EWCA Civ 876) presents a pivotal moment...

AAB v R [2024]: Affirming the Role of Trafficking Victim Status in Conviction Appeals

Date: Jul 27, 2024

AAB v R [2024]: Affirming the Role of Trafficking Victim Status in Conviction Appeals Introduction The case of AAB v R [2024] EWCA Crim 880 presents a pivotal moment in the application of victim of...

Assynt Holdings Limited Loan Write-Down: Implications for Matrimonial Financial Provision

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Assynt Holdings Limited Loan Write-Down: Implications for Matrimonial Financial Provision Introduction In the case of Anne Margaret Kelly or McCall against Graham Kenneth McCall ([2024] CSOH 71), the...

Interplay Between the 1980 and 1996 Hague Conventions in Child Abduction Cases: FPS v SM [2024] CSIH 20

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Interplay Between the 1980 and 1996 Hague Conventions in Child Abduction Cases: FPS v SM [2024] CSIH 20 Introduction The case of FPS v SM ([2024] CSIH 20) before the Scottish Court of Session marks a...

Interpretation of Profit-Sharing Agreements in Corporate Sales: The Ortiz-Patino v MGI Golf & Leisure Opportunities Fund Ltd Judgment

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Interpretation of Profit-Sharing Agreements in Corporate Sales: The Ortiz-Patino v MGI Golf & Leisure Opportunities Fund Ltd Judgment Introduction The case of Ortiz-Patino v MGI Golf & Leisure...

Enhancing Reporting Standards in Wardship Court Reviews: Insights from In the Matter of WD [2024] IEHC 498

Date: Jul 27, 2024

Enhancing Reporting Standards in Wardship Court Reviews: Insights from In the Matter of WD [2024] IEHC 498 Introduction In the recent High Court case, In the Matter of WD [A Ward of Court] (Approved)...

Best Interests of the Child in Deportation Decisions: Insights from [2024] IESC 35

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Best Interests of the Child in Deportation Decisions: Insights from [2024] IESC 35 Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered a landmark judgment in the case of A.Z, M.Z, and C.Z (A minor...

Teltsch v Buckley & Anor: Reinforcing Beneficial Ownership and Trustee Obligations in Property Transactions

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Teltsch v Buckley & Anor: Reinforcing Beneficial Ownership and Trustee Obligations in Property Transactions Introduction The case of Teltsch v Buckley & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 469) adjudicated...

Musse v. [2024] EWCA Crim 1012: Redefining Sentencing Guidelines for Illegal Entry Attempts

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Musse v. [2024] EWCA Crim 1012: Redefining Sentencing Guidelines for Illegal Entry Attempts Introduction The case of Musse, R. v. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1012) represents a significant appellate decision...

New Precedent on EAT's Discretion for Extending Appeal Deadlines in Ridley v HB Kirtley

Date: Jul 26, 2024

New Precedent on EAT's Discretion for Extending Appeal Deadlines in Ridley v HB Kirtley Introduction The case of Ridley v HB Kirtley t/a Queen's Court Business Centre ([2024] EWCA Civ 884) presents a...

Scope of Section 9(2B) Rights in Contracted-Out Pension Schemes: Insights from Virgin Media Ltd v NTL Pension Trustees II Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 843

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Scope of Section 9(2B) Rights in Contracted-Out Pension Schemes: Insights from Virgin Media Ltd v NTL Pension Trustees II Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 843 Introduction The case of Virgin Media Ltd v NTL...

Strict Adherence to Time Limits in Appeal Extensions Confirmed in Golds v R [2024] EWCA Crim 974

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Strict Adherence to Time Limits in Appeal Extensions Confirmed in Golds v R [2024] EWCA Crim 974 Introduction In the case of Golds, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 974, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Clarifying 'In Respect of' in Planning Permission: Kelly v An Bord Pleanala [2024] IEHC 468

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Clarifying 'In Respect of' in Planning Permission: Kelly v An Bord Pleanala [2024] IEHC 468 Introduction Kelly v An Bord Pleanala & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 468 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Clarification on Jurisdiction under Section 3(1) of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2013 in Possession Proceedings – Mars Capital Finance Ireland DAC v Morton

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Clarification on Jurisdiction under Section 3(1) of the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2013 in Possession Proceedings Introduction The case of Mars Capital Finance Ireland DAC v Morton & Anor...

Court of Appeal Adopts Flexible Approach for Extensions of Time in EAT Appeals – Ridley v HB Kirtley Business Centre

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Court of Appeal Adopts Flexible Approach for Extensions of Time in EAT Appeals – Ridley v HB Kirtley Business Centre Introduction The landmark case of Ridley v HB Kirtley t/a Queen's Court Business...

Improper Implementation of Adoption Plans Pending Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of W & Ors (2024) EWCA Civ 837

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Improper Implementation of Adoption Plans Pending Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of W & Ors (2024) EWCA Civ 837 Introduction The case of W & Ors (Implementation of Adoption Plan Pending Appeal)...