Van Zuylen v Whiston-Dew & Anor
This case highlights the level of protection afforded by the law in financial transactions, even when the victim, Van Zuylen, may seem unduly naive and trusting. The Defendant, Whiston-Drew, is.. read more
This case highlights the level of protection afforded by the law in financial transactions, even when the victim, Van Zuylen, may seem unduly naive and trusting. The Defendant, Whiston-Drew, is.. read more
This case illustrates the pitfalls of relying on a surveyors report when there is no contractual relationship between the parties and no duty of care can be found. Bridgend County.. read more
David Rocker, now aged 72 and retired, had had a long and successful business and legal career holding senior and board level positions in several well-known companies. Previous to his.. read more
When a promissory note is not executed as a deed, can the claimant bank rely on forbearance as adequate consideration? In a recent judgment in Banque Cantonale de Genève v.. read more
US Litigation focuses on consumer rights in complex loans Willcox v Lloyds had some similarities with the previous case in Northern California of Dugan v Lloyds TSB. This time a.. read more
Is expert evidence needed in Interest Rate Hedging Product (‘IRHP‘) mis-selling disputes? To replace existing IRHPs the claimant company entered into a number of new such products with Lloyds, some.. read more
This judgement is important for participants in the structured products and derivatives markets and involves calculation of loss under the 1992 ISDA Master Agreement (the ’Agreement’). The Claimant, an Italian.. read more
This case concerned a property developer and a bank, and a loan to fund not just the purchase of a plot of land, but the building of a new house.. read more
This case, decided in the Chancery Division of the High Court, centres on the question of whether an internal swap can be classed as a “funding transaction” for the purposes.. read more