Posts from Lennons Solicitors

The death of “forensic prestidigitation” in construing commercial contracts? Towergate Financial (Group) Ltd and others v Clark and others

Judgment in Towergate Financial (Group) Ltd and others v Clark and others was handed down on 24 April 2020 in this interesting case that turned upon the correct construction of a notice clause in a share purchase agreement (SPA). This was one of the first remote trials in the High Court, taking place over three days in … Continue reading The death of “forensic prestidigitation” in construing commercial contracts? Towergate Financial (Group) Ltd and others v Clark and others

COVID-19: Remote trials: A solicitor’s perspective

It feels like online courts have been on the agenda forever, with little progress having been made to bring virtual hearings to life.