The Consequences of Delayed Insurance Notifications: Protecting Your Coverage
In the world of insurance, timing is everything. Missing notification deadlines, whether for claims or incidents that could lead to claims, can have serious consequences for businesses and their clients. The recent case of Archer v Biplob Restaurant serves as a stark reminder of these risks, showing how failing to meet notification obligations can completely […]
Think Before You Injunct: Lessons in Co-operation, Fairness, and Caution
Background Applying for an injunction requires not only caution but also a deep understanding of the responsibilities involved. The case of Sinclair Pharmaceuticals Ltd v Burrell ([2025] EWHC 1602 (KB)) highlights the vital roles of co-operation, transparency, and fairness in such situations. Sinclair Pharmaceuticals, a company specialising in medical aesthetics, became embroiled in a legal […]
Understanding CCJs – What You Need to Know
Ever heard of the term “CCJ” before? It pops up in all sorts of financial conversations, application forms, and even in advertising. But what exactly is it? A County Court Judgment (or "CCJ") is an official ruling by a county court that states you must pay a certain amount of money to someone else. Once […]
Why You Should Be Careful with "Without Prejudice" Letters
The recent case of Morris v Williams [2025] EWHC 218 (KB) gives us a valuable lesson in legal letter writing. Spoiler alert – just simply putting "without prejudice – save as to costs" on a letter doesn't guarantee its contents are off-limits in court. What Was the Case About? This case started with a road […]
Who is the true owner of goods if they have been stolen and then sold on?
If goods have been stolen and sold on, it can be important to know what happens to the title of stolen goods if purchased by a third party and what legal action can be taken in these circumstances, from applying for a freezing order to obtaining an order for delivery up. Below we look briefly […]
A worldwide freezing order may be made against a party to recover legal costs
In the recent High Court decision of Wright v McCormack (WFO Judgment) [2024] EWHC 1735 (KB), in the context of recovery of costs following a libel trial, a worldwide freezing order (WFO) was granted against a fraudster who claimed to be the inventor of cryptocurrency. A WFO is a type of injunction ordered by a […]
An unfavourable outcome will not always mean that an adviser was negligent
Professional negligence claims may be made where a professional (such as a solicitor, architect, surveyor etc.) has failed to perform their responsibility to a set standard. When providing services professionals are under a duty to exercise a reasonable degree of skill and care. If they do not, their client may have grounds to pursue a claim […]
Disclosure: Court orders independent review of “muddled and jumbled” WhatsApp messages
Redaction refers to the process of censoring pieces of information in a document. For example, a screenshot of text messages showing texts from different dates may be redacted where earlier information is irrelevant. In the Business and Property Courts, redaction of information is permitted via paragraph 16.1, Practice Direction (“PD”) 57AD of the Civil Procedure […]
The importance of limiting a solicitor's involvement in the preparation of an expert's report
Expert evidence is often used during litigation to help the court understand matters where they do not possess the requisite technical or specialist knowledge on the area. Rules govern the use of experts in litigation and are contained in Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) and Practice Direction 35. Expert evidence is not […]
Can summary judgment be made against ‘persons unknown’?
In the recent High Court case of Mooij v Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC 814 (Comm), the claimant brought a bitcoin fraud claim against multiple defendants, including the first and second "persons unknown" defendants (D1 and D2) who were described as being the fraudsters and beneficiaries of the fraud respectively. Mr Mooij sought summary judgment and […]