Increasing judicial tendency to protect ‘without prejudice’ communications

In September 2016, Chief Master Marsh found that the privilege attaching to without prejudice communications extends to interlocutory hearings.

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Article 50 High Court ruling finds against the Government

The Lord Chief Justice handed down the judgment of the Divisional Court today in the case of Miller v Secretary of State for Exiting the EU.

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New Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 to overhaul insolvency procedure

New insolvency rules come into effect on April 6th 2017 which will replace the procedural framework contained in Insolvency Rules 1986 (as amended) for the Insolvency Act 1986.

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Heathrow Third Runway: is the UK construction industry ready to take off?

The news that a third runway has been approved for Heathrow has triggered renewed debate about the merits of the scheme and at least one West London by-election.

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Bernard Pressman discusses the effect of the late filing of a defence

A decision which appears to have gone under the radar at the Chancery Division recently is that of Ian Billington v Davies [2016] EWHC 1919 (CH). This could be because it is a decision of a Deputy Master, though is still technically binding on a Judge sitting in the County Court.

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New High Court guidance for considering bankruptcy orders where an ‘ulterior object’ is identified

A three-stage consideration - the High Court has clarified the approach required when a court is faced with a bankruptcy petition, an alleged ulterior object and opposition to the petition by other creditors.

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