Not every breach of contract is so serious as to justify its complete cancellation. The Court of Appeal made that point in a case concerning student accommodation blocks which were not built precisely to specification.
It is sadly common for wealthy people to exhibit extreme reluctance to disclose their assets if their marriages end in divorce. However, as a case concerning a husband worth more than £300 million showed, family
Money spent on ensuring that health and safety rules are religiously met is money well spent. The point was resoundingly proved by a case in which a car parts manufacturer’s failings led to outbreaks of
Few would fail to appreciate the irony of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) being embroiled in a dispute with a trade union representing its own employees. However, the falling out provided the occasion
It is sadly not unheard of for judges to have the wool pulled over their eyes and it is only right that judgments obtained by fraud should be set aside. The Supreme Court made that
When commercial leases expire or are terminated, tenants are generally entitled to have them renewed – but there are exceptions to the rule. One such exception came under analysis in a guideline High Court case concerning
Transparency and public consultation are the bulwarks that ensure the fairness of the planning system. However, as a High Court case concerning a social housing development showed, not every lapse in those respects will result
Trade marks are amongst the most valuable assets of many companies and careful professional monitoring of the trade marks register is necessary to protect them. In a case on point, a member of the Virgin
The Government is not immune to the law of unintended consequences and the High Court has found that legislators would be aghast if made aware of the discriminatory impacts of provisions designed to discourage private
The courts in London welcome litigants from all corners of the world and, even if their opponent is a British ministry of state, they can expect fair and equal treatment. The Court of Appeal made
