The Court of Appeal reiterates the importance of the specific context in interpreting contractual good-faith duties.
English law does not include a general implied duty of good faith. However, the English courts are...more
The Court found that the Administration of Justice Act 1920 should be interpreted purposively rather than literally.
The English Court of Appeal has considered for the first time whether the Administration of Justice Act...more
The discontinuation of LIBOR in 2022 may pose a risk to arbitration proceedings. Preparation is key to a smooth transition.
Key Points:
..LIBOR, which is widely used in financial transactions and is embedded in many...more
Courts of England are some of the most established fora for dealing with complex commercial litigation. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) that govern litigation are robust and provide a clear framework for the cost-effective...more
1/10/2019
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Breach of Contract ,
Business Litigation ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Commercial Court ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Interpretation ,
Contract Terms ,
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Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Statutory Remedies ,
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Judgment confirms the effectiveness of contractual provisions that prevent the parties from varying their contract orally.
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom recently held that an oral variation of a contract was...more