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In this article, we revisit the case of The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust v ATOS IT Services UK Limited [2017] EWCA Civ 2196, following the appeal of a judgment on a preliminary issue: namely, whether there was a ‘cap’ on the level of damages that might accrue under a breach of contract … Continued

In this article, we consider the recent case of The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust v Atos IT Services UK Limited [2017] EWHC 2197 (TCC). This was a judgment of preliminary issues, where the court considered whether heads of loss fell within an exclusion clause in the contract and whether there was a … Continued

The case of Dreamvar (UK) Limited v Mishcon De Reya has attracted significant coverage following the court’s ruling that the law firm Mishcon de Reya was liable for the financial consequences of a property fraud committed on their client, despite it being accepted that Mischon had acted reasonably, honestly and not negligently. The claim arose … Continued

In Jeffrey Ross Blue v Michael James Wallace Ashley [2017] EWHC 1928 (Comm), the issue for the High Court to consider was whether a statement, made by wealthy businessman during pub ‘banter’, gave rise to a legally binding contract that would require him to pay a consultant £15m if the share prices of his company hit … Continued

An easement is a right that attaches to a piece of land, which permits its users to carry out certain acts over a neighbouring piece of land. When land is sold, easements are always passed with it – and easements cannot be sold separately. Typical easements include rights of way, rights to light, rights of … Continued