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The Need to Be Clear: Percy v Merriman White and Professional Negligence

In the recent case Percy v Merriman White and Mayall, the Court of Appeal clarified what must be proved by a contribution claimant to succeed in their contribution claim.

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RBS v JP SPC 4 & Another: The Privy Council Restricts Banks’ Quincecare Duty

In the recent case of RBS v JP SPC 4 & Another, the Privy Council upheld the striking out of a claim against the Royal Bank of Scotland for damages of over £60 million.

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Bringing Professional Negligence Claims: McClean and Others v Thornhill

The case of McClean and Others v Thornhill sheds light on how those providing advice may now protect themselves based on the technicalities of a disclaimer. Multiple investors…

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Client Case Study: Moskalev wins against Yanishevskiy for improper Statutory Demand

The Respondent to an application to set aside a statutory demand must bear the costs of the application, even if they withdrew the demand shortly after the application was filed.

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Property Disputes: Cladding Compensation Claims

Following the tragic events of the Grenfell fire and amendments made to Building Regulations, government recommendations have been made to re-assess external cladding on tower blocks to ascertain whether the cladding complies with the regulations. Who will be responsible for effecting these changes and covering the costs of the same? Whether you are a tenant, landlord or building owner or property manager, our property litigation team can advise you.

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FCA’s comment on business interruption insurance test case encouraging for policyholders

On 15 January 2021, the Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the FCA test case on business interruption insurance against six insurers . Many businesses will now be considering the next steps whilst waiting for their insurers to assess their case. The FCA has issued a letter setting out the next steps encouraging insurers to reassess, progress and settle claims quickly in light of the ruling.

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Claimant wins battle over Defendant’s late acceptance of Part 36 offer in phone hacking claim

In Pallett v MGN Ltd, a case concerning the newspaper phone hacking scandal, the High Court orders the Defendant, owner of the Mirror newspaper, to pay all of the Claimant’s costs of the proceedings, despite arguments that they had accepted the settlement offer outside of the 21 day relevant period under CPR Part 36.

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London Creperie’s arguments tossed aside as summary judgment awarded in business interruption insurance claim

In TKC London Ltd v Allianz Insurance plc [2020] EWHC 2710, the Commercial Court considered a company and its insurer’s arguments on policy wording relating to business interruption following losses arising from COVID-19 closures, awarding summary judgment in favour of the insurer.