REUTERS | Stoyan Nenov
December 16, 2016

Early engagement between the parties on the scope of expert evidence and the methodology to be used is crucial

Following the hearing of an interim application in the case of UPL Europe Limited v Agchemaccess Chemicals Limited, Chief Master Marsh has given some guidance on the obligations of litigants where expert evidence is permitted. This guidance will be particularly useful where expert technical or scientific analysis is required, but it is also of more general relevance in any case where expert evidence is adduced. Continue reading →

REUTERS | Andrea Comas
December 15, 2016

Negligence, deliberate concealment and unlawful means conspiracy: three lessons from Adams v Atlas International Property Services

In the current economic climate, the unfortunate facts of Adams v Atlas International Property Services will no doubt sound all too familiar. The claimants were all purchasers of properties in Spain. Despite paying the full purchase price, they did not receive the title to their properties. The seller, Desarrollo, had already become insolvent. The claimants therefore brought proceedings against the agents involved in the purchases, who were in liquidation, and the Spanish lawyers (Aroca). The claimants alleged negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and unlawful means conspiracy. Continue reading →