Litigation Notes

High Court refuses Norwich Pharmacal disclosure order in aid of foreign proceedings

In a significant recent decision, the High Court refused to grant a ‘Norwich Pharmacal’ disclosure order (NPO) on the grounds that the information was …

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 22: General update

Representative actions: Court of Appeal decision gives go ahead for secret commissions claim, but suggests only limited issues may be dealt with on "opt-out" basis

Competition Appeal Tribunal finds funding agreement based on multiple not a DBA, despite express cap by reference to proceeds

Court of Appeal refuses to strike out unfair prejudice petition seeking relief in favour of the company

High Court refuses permission for climate change judicial review against the FCA for a second time

The High Court has refused environmental NGO ClientEarth’s application for permission for judicial review of the decision taken by the Financial Conduct …

UK signs Hague Judgments Convention 2019: a further step toward facilitating the international enforcement of English judgments

High Court decision considers force majeure and sanctions issues

The High Court has allowed a summary judgment application in relation to a breach of contract claim, finding that there was no realistic prospect of the …

Supreme Court confirms no claim in "knowing receipt" where claimant's equitable interest extinguished in the property received

The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a decision dismissing a claim brought against a bank in knowing receipt, in circumstances where the …

Compensation orders against disqualified directors: High Court confirms they are not limited to cases of fraud

Collateral use of disclosed documents: High Court declines to restrict use of documents referred to at public hearing

Supreme Court clarifies deliberate concealment gateway for postponing limitation

In a significant and much-anticipated judgment, the Supreme Court has clarified the elements that a claimant must establish in order to rely on the …