Hope Capital Ltd v Alexander Reece Thompson LLP
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
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
The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeal in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC and provided clarity on the scope of the Quincecare duty owed by banks to their.. read more
This case concerns the fundamental principle of the English legal system that experts should be independent and that their obligations are to the Court, not to act as advocates for.. 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
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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The Claimant (‘AF’), an agricultural bridging finance lender, had instructed Colin Lilley Surveying Ltd (‘CLS’) to value 11 agricultural properties bought between 2010 and 2012. AF relied on the valuations.. read more
This case is notable for two reasons: it is the first time the Supreme Court has upheld a claim for breach of the so-called Quincecare duty of care, and it.. read more
This particular case involved the valuation rating of a portfolio of properties, including an office block on Tottenham Court Road. In 2009 the appellant instructed Colliers International Rating “to provide.. read more
This case, heard in the Singapore High Court, concerns the collision of two bulk carriers in Singapore waters on 16 May 2014. The plaintiffs owned the Meghna Princess (‘MP’), a.. read more
This case is interesting because it illustrates the importance of following contractual processes and procedures for interim payments under the contract. It is also of note because of the specific.. read more