Topic: Contractual interpretation
Subscribe to Contractual interpretationDo you take cash? The Court of Appeal provides guidance on sanctions legislation in Celestial v UniCredit
July 02, 2024
Considering the judgment and key takeaways from Celestial v UniCredit.
De-Banking: Recent developments and litigation and regulatory risk
June 18, 2024
Considering the litigation and regulatory risks faced by banks, guidance from the courts and some practical pointers when making a decision to freeze or close a customer account.
Force majeure and the bargain that’s been struck: The Supreme Court decision in MUR Shipping
May 23, 2024
Discussing the Supreme Court decision that taking “reasonable endeavours” to overcome a force majeure event does not require parties to accept offers of non-contractual performance.
Court of Appeal gives guidance on interpreting SPA notice of claim provisions
May 17, 2024
Discussing the Court of Appeal decision in Drax Smart Generation Holdco Ltd v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 477.
High Court holds that limitation clause did not limit primary payment obligation
May 07, 2024
Discussing the recent decision in Costcutter Supermarkets Group Ltd v Vaish & Anor [2024] EWHC 152 (KB) which serves as a useful reminder of the difference between primary and secondary contractual obligations.
Commercial Litigation Round-Up – April 2024
April 30, 2024
A brief round-up of important recent cases, procedural developments and hot topics for businesses to help in-house counsel stay up to date.
London Metal Exchange wins High Court battle over US$12 billion cancelled nickel trades
March 06, 2024
Discussing the High Court judgment in R (Elliott Associates LP) & Anor v The London Metal Exchange & Anor [2023] EWHC 2969 (Admin).
Court of Appeal finds an historic act of war was “a” cause of damage
February 26, 2024
Discussing the recent decision in University of Exeter v Allianz Insurance PLC (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 1484.
UK High Court dismisses Force Majeure and Sanctions defences in oil purchase contract dispute
February 20, 2024
Considering the High Court decision in Litasco SA v Der Mond Oil & Gas Africa SA & another [2023] EWHC 2866 (Comm).
Case review: non-assignment clauses and transferring the right to arbitrate by operation of law
January 17, 2024
The disputes team have written an article discussing an interesting recent Court of Appeal decision regarding non-assignment clauses