United Kingdom: Civil Law

The Court of Appeal has ruled that redress payments made by regulated firms under the FCA's complaints-handling regime cannot be used to seek contribution from other parties responsible for the same underlying mis-selling. This decision, arising from a dispute over historic PPI mis-selling between AXA and Santander, clarifies the limits of recovery under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 and has significant implications for firms bearing regulatory responsibility for redress schemes.

Facing a dangerous driving charge can result in severe penalties including imprisonment and lengthy driving bans, but the legal threshold between dangerous and careless driving is subject to interpretation. Understanding the critical differences in evidence standards and potential defences could mean the difference between a criminal conviction with mandatory disqualification and a lesser penalty with discretionary sanctions.

Manchester City's guilty verdict on Premier League financial rule breaches has opened the door to potential compensation claims from rival clubs. Paul Lunt, the lawyer who led Coleen Rooney's Wagatha...

When a football challenge results in serious injury, including displaced facial fractures requiring reconstructive surgery, does the incident cross the line from accepted sporting risk to legal negligence? This analysis examines the case of Dartford FC defender Joe Tennent and explores the complex legal principles that determine when a player may be held liable for injuries caused during competitive sport.

AI-generated content poses unprecedented reputational threats, from deepfakes to coordinated bot campaigns. While English law lacks AI-specific remedies, existing legal frameworks—including harassment protections, defamation claims, and the Online Safety Act 2023—offer powerful tools for those who act decisively. The emerging question of AI liability itself remains untested, focusing attention on the human decisions behind AI deployment.

When a solicitor, beneficiary, or executor needs to see a will without handling the original document, a certified copy becomes necessary. But who has the authority to certify these copies in the UK, and what does the certification process actually confirm? Understanding the distinction between document certification and legal validity is crucial for anyone dealing with estate matters.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in Logix Aero Ireland Ltd v Siam Aero Repair Co Ltd. The issue related to whether the intervention of a fraudster broke the chain of causation in a breach of contract claim.

The Court of Appeal's recent decision in Geeks Limited v Watts serves as a crucial reminder that repayment clauses requiring employees to reimburse training costs can be struck down as unreasonable restraints of trade.

The latest decision from the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) on remediation orders is about the increasingly thorny issue of seeking to vary (extend) the time for compliance with a remediation order.