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Dispute Resolution analysis: this was an unsuccessful appeal against the dismissal of a restitutionary claim arising from fraudulent payments made...
Dispute Resolution analysis: The High Court granted summary judgment on a just and equitable winding-up petition where the sole ordinary shareholder...
Public Law analysis: The Administrative Court refused applications for further specific disclosure and confidentiality rings in judicial review...
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has launched a consultation on two outstanding recommendations from its 2023 Costs Review: (1) introducing a higher...
What is a tort?This Practice Note provides an introduction to tort law by addressing three questions:•what does the concept of being liable in tort...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Rescission of a contractWhat is rescission of a contract?The remedy of rescission is available to a party whose consent, in entering into a contract,...
The doctrine of res judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of...
Forum non conveniens—principlesThis Practice Note considers the doctrine of forum non conveniens, also referred to as the appropriate forum or the proper place for a dispute to be determined. This doctrine is of relevance when determining whether the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction to
Jurisdiction agreements—exclusive jurisdiction agreementsThis Practice Note considers exclusive jurisdiction agreements (also known as choice of court agreements). Specific considerations as to the construction, effect and enforcement of this type of jurisdiction agreements are discussed.For
Enforcing foreign judgments—common law principlesThis Practice Note considers the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments applying common law. It explains the requirement for new enforcement proceedings in England and Wales with the foreign judgment as the cause of action. The Practice Note
UK Rome I—application and interpretationThis Practice Note is for use when determining applicable law where the contract was entered into on or after 1 January 2021.For contracts entered into before 1 January 2021, a different applicable law regime will be applied by the UK courts. Which regime is
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