United Kingdom: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

When can a party terminate a contract for repudiatory breach at common law, and what are the risks of getting it wrong? This guide examines the legal tests for establishing repudiatory breach, the critical choice between accepting or affirming the breach, and the potential consequences of wrongly claiming termination rights.

As many in the cross-border world will know, the update to Article 913 of the French Civil code with the addition of the DPC which came into force from November 2021 caused major issues with estates where a foreign law applied which did not have an equivalent to French forced heirship provisions.

Functional neurological disorder (FND) presents unique challenges in personal injury claims, often leading to allegations of dishonesty when symptoms cannot be explained by visible structural damage. Early diagnosis and intervention through multi-disciplinary rehabilitation can dramatically improve outcomes for claimants, yet limited specialist resources and delayed assessments frequently result in devastating consequences for those affected.

In the Russian Aircraft Litigation – Operator Policy Claims [2026] EWHC 1134, the Commercial Court ordered that contribution claims totalling approximately USD 350 million...

The office of "protector" is a common feature of many discretionary trusts. A protector is a person on whom the trust instrument confers specified powers relating to the governance...

A recent High Court decision examines the liability of project monitoring surveyors in construction lending, establishing stricter standards for independence and conflicts of interest. The case explores how far a project monitor's duty extends when advising lenders on development viability, and what losses they can be held responsible for when projects fail.

The group will aim to propose amendments to respond to concerns expressed and facilitate advances in technology...

The High Court has overturned a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students against the University of Sussex, finding significant errors in the regulator's interpretation of freedom of speech obligations and its investigatory approach.

When facing a breach of contract claim in England and Wales, understanding the procedural requirements and available defences is critical to mounting an effective response.