May 5, 2020 | News
Case Note: Brian Lenord v First Manchester Limited [2020] EWHC 982 (QB) (24 April 2020) Introduction: The recent judgment of Mr Justice Freedman in Brian Lenord v First Manchester Limited provides further clarification on the circumstances in which an appeal court can...
May 4, 2020 | News
Mr Joshua Purser dissects the law and procedure surrounding the bringing of an action against a proposed Defendant who has deceased. He explores the difficulties that arise from an absence of a Grant of Representation and how these obstacles are navigated by the...
Apr 30, 2020 | News
Inheritance Act Claims and Standstill Agreements – Where Are We Now? Last year Mr Justice Mostyn’s recommendation in Cowan v Foreman [2019] EWCA Civ 1336 that the practice of parties entering into standstill agreements in Inheritance Act claims be brought “to an...
Apr 27, 2020 | News
In a judgment by Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, delivered on 16 April 2020, the issue of remote hearings during the Covid-19 pandemic was explored and helpful clarification provided. This complex case concerning serious allegations was...
Apr 23, 2020 | News
Simon Bradshaw has successfully obtained an urgent interim injunction from the High Court via video link, leading to the return to their owner of two expensive fork-lifts. Simon’s client was the hire arm of a well-known vehicle manufacturer that had hired...
