On 26 July 2017, Mr Justice Leggatt handed down his Judgment in Blue v Ashley [2017] EWHC 1928 (Comm). The question in this case was whether, as a result of a conversation between the Claimant, Mr Blue, and the Defendant, Mr Ashley, a contract was made under which Mr Ashley owed Mr Blue £14m. Mr […]
Read more >Having mental capacity means having the ability to make a decision to do something that has legal consequences. This is a sensitive issue within the private client sector where many solicitors are having to deal with vulnerable clients on a daily basis. Mental capacity can fluctuate and may be present for one decision but not […]
Read more >In a climate where significant steps have been taken over the last few years to target tax evasion, the Worldwide Disclosure Facility (“WDF”) is considered the “last chance” for individuals to disclose any offshore tax non-compliance issues to HMRC before tougher new sanctions, including substantial financial penalties, broader powers of “naming and shaming” and increased […]
Read more >Recently the Commercial Court, in Midtown Acquisitions LP v Essar Global Fund Ltd & Ors [2017] EWHC 2206, considered attempts to take control of a private jet under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The Claimants had a judgment debt of US$194m against the Defendant based on a New York judgment which was sought […]
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