Dr. Rachael Kent v Apple
Dr Kent’s action against Apple is the first case brought under the UK’s collective action regime to reach a successful conclusion at trial, here against the tech giant, Apple. Background.. read more
Dr Kent’s action against Apple is the first case brought under the UK’s collective action regime to reach a successful conclusion at trial, here against the tech giant, Apple. Background.. read more
This case is a landmark decision regarding the UK’s collective proceedings regime. It also confirmed the importance of the discretionary powers afforded to the UK’s specialist competition tribunal in exercising.. read more
This case concerns a “near miss” at sea but provides valuable insights into the importance of expert witnesses. Background The owners of the Christos Theo (the Claimants) made a claim.. read more
The Defendant, Clydesdale Bank (‘CB‘) offered fixed rate loans to the claimant and other small enterprises from around 1999 to 2012. These were known as fixed interest rate “tailored business.. read more
In 2018 a historic Grade 2 listed National Trust property known as Cedar House was put on the market. It dated back to the 15th century and had many original.. read more
This case concerns the importance of initial choice of expert witness to give evidence and the reluctance of courts to allow what has become known as “expert shopping“. The practice.. 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
Financial Regulation has changed dramatically over the last century. Dr Walford and Ausaf Abbas here give a lecture to understand the principles and features of modern regulation. This deals with the development of the regulatory environment in the US and UK and how different types of financial institutions are now regulated.…
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Held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel 15th October 2019 Professor Leslie Chew Opening Remarks Professor Leslie Chew – President of the Expert Witness Institute Singapore Branch and former Senior.. read more