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John Jessup considers the recent Court of Appeal decision of Marex Financial Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 1468 which answers the question of whether the rule against reflective loss (which prevents a shareholder bringing an action for loss of value of their shares) applies to unsecured creditors. Click here to read John's analysis. Read John's profile here.
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Christopher Edwards considers the case of First Tower Trustees Ltd and Intertrustees Limited v CDS (Superstores International) Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 1396 and the role of basis clauses in avoiding liability in contracts. Click here to read his analysis. Click here to view Christopher's profile.
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Intellectual property specialist Victoria Jones will speak to CITMA delegates at an event today about trade mark cases of interest to date so far in 2018. From EUIPO Torpedoes to the renowned red sole, Victoria will explore cases of note and the issues arising from them including: locality of goodwill and the section 11(3) defence, the future for colour and shape marks, reputation for the purposes of Art.9(2)(c), website targeting and jurisdiction, invalidity for imprecise...
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3PB Barristers are delighted to announce that three of their barristers have been appointed as Recorders. Lawrence Messling, is assigned to sit on the North Eastern Circuit dealing with Family matters. William Hansen has been assigned to sit on the South Eastern Circuit dealing with Criminal matters. Mathew Gullick has also been assigned to sit on the South Eastern Circuit dealing with Criminal matters. Lawrence Messling, a specialist family law barrister with over twenty five...
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What provides good reason for validating irregular service of a claim form? Hugh-Guy Lorriman analyses the Supreme Court’s most recent contribution to the issue (Barton v. Wright Hassall LLP [2018] UKSC 12). Read the full briefing here Hugh-Guy is a pupil barrister with an interest in Commercial Law.
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Will a settlement agreement compromise claims that are unknown to the parties? Alexander Whatley analyses the Court of Appeal’s most recent contribution to the issue (Khanty-Mansiysk Recoveries Ltd v Forsters LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 89). To view Alexander's analysis please click here. Alexander is a Commercial Law barrister specialising in contract disputes. To view his profile click here.
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When notifying a claim under a claim notification clause in a Share Purchase Agreement, what level of detail does the purchaser need to give? Christopher Edwards analyses the Court of Appeal’s most recent consideration of the issue (Teoco UK Ltd v Aircom Jersey 4 Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 23). Christopher is a Commercial Law barrister specialising in professional liability and commercial matters. To read Christopher's analysis, please click here. Click here to view his profile.
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The World Trade Mark Review has once again acknowledged 3PB Victoria Jones for her Intellectual Property expertise: 'At 3PB, Victoria Jones focuses on trademark and passing-off cases. She garners plaudits for her down-to-earth style and practical approach.' Victoria's IP practice covers all aspects of trade marks, passing off, copyright, designs and breach of confidence. She has extensive experience in the High Court, IPEC and the UKIPO including applications for interim injunctions and other forms of...
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The Supreme Court has again reconsidered causation and loss, in the context of a professional negligence claim against a valuer. Richard Whitehouse analyses the recent decision in Tiuta International Limited (in liquidation) v De Villiers Surveyors Limited [2017] UKSC 77. Richard is a Commercial Law barrister specialising in commercial contracts, the law of business entities, professional negligence, and insolvency. View his profile here.
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If a claimant has the benefit of an After-The-Event insurance policy, is he protected from an order requiring him to provide security for the defendant’s costs? Read Alexander Whatley's briefing on the subject here (Premier Motorauctions Ltd & Others v Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP & Lloyds Bank Plc [2017] EWCA Civ). Alexander is a Commercial Law barrister specialising in contractual claims. View his profile here.
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3PB Barristers' Commercial Law Group brings you the latest Edition of its legal update. Topics: Gavin Hamilton - Scope of Duty and Causation of Loss What can we learn from the Supreme Court about scope of duty & causation of loss? BPE Solicitors-v-Hughes-Holland [2017] UKSC 21 & Globalia Business Travel SAU-v-Fulton Shipping [2017] UKSC 43 To read Gavin Hamilton's analysis, please click here. Seb Oram - Unfair Terms What has changed recently? UCTA 1997: dealing on another’s...
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3PB’s rapid expansion into the Birmingham market has been further bolstered by the hire of Deputy Director James Parks from rival No5 Chambers. Parks joins the new Birmingham office of 3PB (3 Paper Buildings), the fourth largest set in the UK who were founded in Temple, London in 1892, as Practice Director. Parks worked with No5 Chambers for 19 years, playing a key role in the practice management and development of their Commercial & Chancery,...
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