Litigation Notes

Privy Council holds that there is no legal requirement in the tort of deceit to show that a claimant was consciously aware of the representation made

Reliance on a representation can be based on an unconscious assumption, but there must be a causal link between the defendant's words/actions and the …

High Court refuses to strike out lender's claim against law firm for tort of unlawful interference in respect of irresponsible lending claims they advanced on behalf of the lender's customers

Court of Appeal confirms that dishonesty is essential ingredient in half-secret commission claims

This decision clarifies a number of important legal principles in secret and half-secret commission claims.

High Court allows case to proceed against defendant companies domiciled in England despite claims having more real and substantial connection with Brazil

Supply chain risk: Court of Appeal finds claims against Dyson relating to actions of Malaysian manufacturer should proceed in England