United Kingdom: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

The decision suggests such directors should not disclose the company's privileged material to their appointing investor unless that is in the company's interests and is expressly authorised.

The decision illustrates the court’s approach to the meaning of “public domain” in professionally drafted confidentiality agreements

That was how Stephen Houseman KC, sitting as a deputy Commercial Court Judge described the claimants’ conduct when he struck out an application for summary judgment on their US$300m fraud claim.

Tenants across Birmingham and the Midlands face the frightening reality of being locked out of their homes without warning or legal process. When landlords change locks, remove belongings, or disconnect utilities to force tenants out, they may be committing criminal offences under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, yet many victims don't realize they have legal recourse to reclaim their homes and seek substantial compensation.

In its first consideration of section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) since it came into force, the Supreme Court has confirmed that a director does not satisfy the duty to promote the success...

The decision has potentially far reaching consequences in permitting enforcement of such a judgment at least via bankruptcy proceedings, even if other enforcement tools are unavailable.

In a securities class actions brought against Entain Plc under ss. 90 and 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), the High Court has held that issues of reliance and causation...

The Court of Appeal's decision in WH Holding Ltd v London Stadium LLP examines the boundaries of challenging expert determinations on grounds of manifest error. When can parties successfully dispute an expert's binding decision, and what threshold must be met to overturn a determination based on contractual interpretation?

From 1 July 2026, a wide range of Family Court fees will increase in England and Wales.