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Court of Appeal – Dismisses Tenant COVID rent challenge.

​Last month, the Court of Appeal in England and Wales in the case of Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd and another v Cine-UK Ltd and London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd and others [2022] EWCA Civ 1021 dismissed a combined appeal by two tenant cinema operators against summary judgments in favour of each landlord at first hearing, confirming the landlords were entitled to all rent arrears during the periods when the cinemas could not operate due to COVID restriction.

Warranty & Indemnity Insurance in M&A: A Summary

The use of warranty & indemnity insurance (otherwise known as W&I insurance, or W&I) in corporate M&A has become steadily more prevalent in recent years. This article will outline what W&I insurance is, summarise the circumstances in which it is most commonly used, and provide a brief overview of the process involved in putting a W&I policy in place.

Home or away? Things to consider when purchasing a holiday home.

We have seen an increasing trend in clients buying a holiday or second home. With more people holidaying closer to home, flexible/hybrid working, a second home can be both the perfect escape and also a great investment opportunity.

Charity begins at home; the establishment of Trusts for Charitable Giving.

For a variety of reasons, it is becoming increasingly common (for companies and private individuals alike) to consider making donations to worthwhile causes.

Protecting your Intellectual Property can be complex in the Internet age

Bankruptcy Court Update

Bankruptcy Court re-opens its doors to Creditor Bankruptcy Petitions but at additional cost to Business and Trade Creditors. Corporate winding up petitions remain in limbo in absence of new insolvency rules.

The Doctor will zoom you now - Medical Council issues Telemedicine Guidance for Doctors

The arrival of the Covid 19 pandemic led to telemedicine, with its use of technology, telephones, websites and apps, becoming an increasingly integral part of healthcare provision.

Where is the Boundary? Tom Wood, UKAD and Uncertainty in UK Anti-Doping Regulations

The National Anti-Doping Panel (“NADP”), an independent tribunal responsible for adjudicating anti-doping disputes in sport in the UK, recently handed down a decision (ECB v Tom Wood, dated 24 June 2022) that highlights a concerning lack of certainty in the UK’s anti-doping rules and regulations.

Breach of warranty-what is the loss?

The recent English case of MDW Holdings Limited v Norvill [2022] looks again at key legal principles determining how damages should be assessed in a breach of warranty and deceit claim arising from a share purchase agreement.

Start date for the Decision Support Service Delayed

The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the “Act”) abolishes the Ward of Court system and replaces it with a rights based framework, which will be overseen by the Decision Support Service.