A patent is anticipated where it lacks novelty because of a particular item of prior art.

Anticipatory breach is where the seller has repudiated the contract prior to the time fixed for delivery of the goods, the buyer may then accept the repudiation and the damages is the difference between the contract price and the value of the goods at the time fixed for delivery.

Property analysis: A recent case dealt with the categorisation, for VAT purposes, of supplies by an antique centre to its stallholders.

EU competition rules prohibiting agreements and concerted business practices which restrict competition, as well as the abuse of dominance.

Tax analysis: The Upper Tribunal (UT) confirmed the First-tier Tax Tribunal’s (FTT) decision that any preferential right to assets of a company is sufficient to prevent the shares from being qualifying shares for the purposes of enterprise investment scheme (EIS). No principles of interpretation (de minimis or purposive construction) can alter the effect of the clear words of the statute.

Law360: Broking giant Aon Plc said on 7 August 2024 that it was concerned about the lack of public disclosure requirements on offshore risk-sharing contracts, ahead of new regulation for life insurers due to come into force later this year.

Law360, London: Aon UK Ltd can pursue its claim against Howden Group Holdings Ltd related to alleged staff poaching from Aon's Brazilian insurance business, after a ruling on 14 March 2025 that English courts have jurisdiction.

Aon plc has announced that they expect a boost to the UK pension scheme risk settlement market in the latter half of 2024. The announcement follows the publication of annual returns by insurers which shows solvency levels remain strong and sufficient room to support new business.

Law360, London: Aon plc cleared the path for regulatory approval in Europe of its $US 30bn merger with Willis Towers Watson on 12 May 2021, proposing the sale of a key business unit to Arthur J Gallagher & Co for $US 3.57bn.

Law360, London: Global professional services firm Aon PLC has unveiled a US$357m insurance programme in collaboration with the US International Development Finance Corp (DFC) to support economic recovery in Ukraine.

CASE HUB ARCHIVED—this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 9 July 2021; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline. Case facts Outline European Commission merger investigation into the proposed acquisition by Aon plc of Willis Towers Watson (M.9829). The proposed transaction involves horizontal overlaps in the market for the supply of commercial brokerage services. Latest developments On 9 July 2021, the Commission cleared the transaction subject to commitments.To address the Commission’s concerns, Aon’s offered a substantial package of remedies, including the divestment of central parts of Willis Trowers Watson’s business to the international brokerage company Arthur J. Gallagher and to divest to a suitable purchaser Aon's entire German retirement benefits consulting and pension administration businesses, as well as Aon's German investment solutions business. Parties • Aon plc (Aon): Aon is a publicly traded company domiciled in Ireland, headquartered in London and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It is a global professional services firm active worldwide in more than 120 countries. Its business is divided

Law360, London: Businesses could see rapid changes to their insurance as underwriters react to the wider economic effects of the conflict in the Middle East, Aon Plc warned on 5 May 2026.