Mixed news. Your maiden aunt, Aunt Agatha, has died aged 92, but she has left the bulk of her wealth to you and the solicitors instructed by her executor to administer the estate have now completed their work. Continue reading
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April 12, 2018
Challenging the executor’s charges: Mussell spikes the disgruntled beneficiaries’ guns
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April 10, 2018
A “non party” who assists in the breach of the terms of a freezing order can be liable for conspiracy
The Supreme Court has recently given judgment in JSC BTA Bank v Khrapunov. Continue reading
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In Aquila WSA Aviation v Onur Air, Cockerill J gave summary judgment for the claimant on its claim for unpaid sums and damages arising from a lease of an aircraft engine. The lease was comprised of standard IATA Master Short Term Engine Lease Agreement terms (the Master Agreement) and various additional bespoke terms (the Lease Agreement).
The judgment will be of particular interest to those in the aviation industry, and those advising such clients. In addition, the case is a useful illustration of the application of the doctrine of contractual estoppel established in Peekay Intermark v ANZ and Springwell Navigation v JP Morgan. Continue reading