Court Report

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Unjust enrichment claim fails over performance fees in Matrix Receivables v Musst Holdings

High Court rejects restitution claim for performance fees due to causation break

NIOC v Crescent Gas: Court of Appeal clarifies section 53(1)(b) requirements

Court of Appeal splits on declaration of trust enforceability under insolvency provisions

Privy Council upholds breach of duty finding in employee share scheme dispute

Directors cannot transfer company assets to themselves without proper shareholder authorisation, even when implementing agreed corporate purpose

Privy Council clarifies appellate restraint in Cayman Islands merger appraisal cases

Appeal court wrongly interfered with trial judge's valuation weighting in shareholder dispute.

Croda v Agform: anti-suit injunctions and exclusive jurisdiction clauses in confidentiality agreements

High Court grants interim relief restraining breach of contractual forum selection clauses

Estate agent fined £15,500 for client money protection failures

First-tier Tribunal upholds penalties despite personal circumstances and business difficulties

Immigration adviser registration refused despite solicitor qualification

Dual-qualified solicitor fails Level 1 competency assessment, raising questions about exemption criteria

Hampshire v Bonser: constructive trust establishes beneficial interest after 25-year cohabitation

Court awards 15% share despite sole legal ownership and minimal financial contribution