For the latest decisions on the fraud exception to privilege and the operation of joint privilege, as well as a significant Court of Appeal decision on hybrid construction contracts, check out this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly.
This week we look at important decisions from the Court of Appeal on third party funding, the impact of an inadequate ship passage plan, and the knowledge requirement for the tort of inducing breach of contract.
We look at the latest decision in the dispute between the Tate Modern and flat owners opposite its viewing gallery, as well as decisions on the risks of bringing speculative claims, and whether a disclosed and identified principal can enforce a contract entered into by their agent.
This week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly has now been published, this week covering an important decision on interim measures available in support of arbitration, a useful decision on what to do where the parties to a contract cannot be immediately ascertained, and a decision on statements concerning the apparent order and condition of cargo.
This latest victory follows on from WFW’s success in PBS Energo AS v Bester Generacion UK Ltd last year.
This week look out for another significant Court of Appeal judgment on privilege, a decision on whether “warehousing” a claim always amounts to abuse of process, and a case on setting aside settlement agreements for mistake.
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This week look out for Court of Appeal decisions on the impact of a finding that an arbitration agreement was governed by English law and the latest on legal professional privilege, as well as an interesting insight from the High Court on the operation of search orders.
In this briefing, we discuss a recent decision of the English Technology and Construction Court which provides useful guidance on exceptions to the general rule that a company in liquidation cannot pursue and enforce an adjudication.
A key decision in the TCC provides a timely warning to parties to check how their hybrid contracts work and to clarify exactly what a construction operation is.
This week we cover an important decision on the limits of the court’s powers in support of arbitration, and cases which highlight the risks of pleading fraud or failing to fully comply with court orders.
This week we cover a case on the use of anti-suit injunctions to protect English seated arbitrations, when you can rely on another person’s privilege, and the importance of full and frank disclosure in applications for permission to serve out.