Titanium Capital Investments Limited & Anor v Hughes and Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 976
Kate Rogers and Samuel Lane appeared for the successful Appellants in the Court of Appeal. Titanium Capital Investments Limited & Anor v Hughes and Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 976. The case concerns a partnership founded during the COVID-19 pandemic to sell lateral flow tests. Following the dissolution of the partnership, both partners continued selling COVID-19 […]
Administrative Schemes for Charities (2026) Private Client Business
Matthew Mills has recently published an article in Private Client Business on the jurisdiction to make administrative schemes for charities. The article draws together the key English authorities, including the recent Dasji v Bhudia [2026] EWHC 455 (Ch), and the key Australian decisions. It explains the test for making an administrative scheme, the evidence which […]
Another Piece in the Jigsaw: Non-domestic Rate Liability for Unoccupied Commercial Property Despite a CVA.
Clive Moys recently featured in the June edition of LexisNexis Corporate Rescue and Insolvency for his article, “Another piece in the jigsaw: non-domestic rate liability for unoccupied commercial property despite a CVA.” In this article, Clive examines the Divisional Court’s recent decision in the Robinson Webster (Holdings) Limited (RWHL) appeal and its implications for tenants, […]
Bank of India v Firestar Diamond FZE & Ors [2026] EWHC 1565
Tom Beasley, instructed by Fladgate LLP, successfully represents the Bank of India in a high-profile fraud claim, Bank of India v Firestar Diamond FZE & Ors [2026] EWHC 1565, bringing a long-running international saga to an end. The High Court has upheld the Bank’s claim against Nirav Modi, the well-known diamond merchant and billionaire, addressing significant […]
James Anson-Holland’s Article Published in Trusts & Trustees.
James Anson-Holland’s latest article, “Hold me tender, hold me true: removing all trustees without replacement”, has recently been published in Trusts & Trustees. The article addresses the question of what a court should do if the sole trustee or only trustees want to retire but no replacement can be found. It focuses on the decision […]
Clive Moys Featured in Atkin’s Court Forms 2026
Council Tax raised circa £50.9 billion (net of discounts and reduction schemes) in the financial year 2025-26 according to the OBR. It impacts the poorest in our society – e.g. working-age council tax reductions schemes and the richest e.g. Council Tax Second Homes Premiums. With the “Mansion Tax” looming in 2028. As each year passes, […]
Natural Justice and Statutory Will Applications: Fairweather v AG [2026] EWCOP
Justin Holmes appeared for the Official Solicitor in Fairweather v AG [2026] EWCOP 24, which clarifies the law which governs when the Court of Protection may properly dispense with service or notification in a statutory will case on a person who is thought to pose a threat to P or her family. Find the full […]
Jigsaw Unpacked IRRV Article
In The Mayor and Commonality and Citizens of the City of London v. Robinson Webster (Holdings) Limited [2026] EWHC 151 (Admin) the Divisional Court held that the tenant of commercial premises, having entered a company voluntary arrangement with its landlord, returned the keys and ceased to occupy and trade from those premises, remained liable for […]
Alexander Greensill disqualified from acting as a director for 9 years
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted a disqualification undertaking from Alexander (Lex) Greensill for a 9-year period in respect of his conduct in Greensill Capital (UK) Limited, Greensill Limited and Greensill Capital Pty Limited (an Australian company). David Mohyuddin KC led the Secretary of State’s Counsel team comprising Carly Sandbach, Isabel […]
Jurisdictional Gateways and Freezing Orders
In this recent article Matthew Tonnard examines two recent decisions relating to freezing orders, asset tracing and jurisdictional gateways: Gilbert v Broadoak [2026] EWHC 153 (KB) and Smithers v Persons Unknown [2026] EWHC 207 (Comm). The article examines why the authorities are essential reading for civil fraud practitioners and highlights key issues to be mindful […]
