The Court of Appeal (CoA) has clarified the test for local connection to a local authority within the meaning of Section 199 of the Housing Act 1996. Background: Mr. Hussaini is
The High Court was faced with a case relating to the assignment of rights under Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 19.2(4), subrules (a) and (b) where there is a contractual restriction.
The High Court heard a case regarding whether a bank acted in bad faith by forcing a hotel group, it partly owns, to sell valuable premises at below market rate.
The High Court reviewed a restructuring plan, despite opposition from a creditor. Background: Sino-Ocean Group Holding (SOGH) Ltd. is incorporated in Hong Kong and its shares
The High Court dismissed an application for an injunction without notice to prohibit any sale, transfer or disposal of two properties due to the lack of any basis for a legal
The High Court was faced with a request to disqualify a director for overstating the turnover of his company in a ‘Bounce Back Loan’ application. Background: The Secretary of
The High Court was faced with complex mortgage possession proceedings. Background: Together Commercial Finance Limited (TCFL), a mortgagee, sought a possession order against the
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was required to clarify the tax deductibility of consumer redress payments and whether they amounted to a penalty, wherein a deduction is prohibited or is
The High Court was asked whether a mandatory injunction requiring the hotel to permanently reduce the height of the earth on its side of the wall was justified, or whether damages
The High Court ruled on the legality of share forfeiture for unpaid debts owed by a shareholder but unrelated to the shares themselves. Background: This is an appeal against an
