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Crest Nicholson v Ardmore: anticipatory building liability orders and adjudication decisions under the BSA

Adjudication decisions can constitute "relevant liabilities" under the Building Safety Act 2022.

FXS v Mulberry Bush Organisation: Court of Appeal clarifies battery, false imprisonment and aggravated damages in school restraint cases

The Court of Appeal upholds battery findings but overturns false imprisonment and aggravated damages awards.

Singh v Bains: Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to oral agreement finding in GBRL shareholding dispute

The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court finding that no oral agreement existed entitling the appellant to a 50% shareholding in GB Retail Limited.

Granville Technology Group v LG Display: Court of Appeal recalibrates damages in LCD cartel follow-on claim

The Court of Appeal raises overcharge and pass-on figures after finding the trial judge had applied a disapproved principle of erring on the side of under-compensation.

ES Manufacturing Ltd: directors disqualified after HP breaches and debenture failures

Three directors face disqualification of four to eight years following a High Court ruling on hire purchase mismanagement and unauthorised asset disposals.

Kession Capital v KVB Consultants: Supreme Court rules on appointed representative liability under FSMA

Authorised persons cannot be held responsible under s.39(3) FSMA for appointed representatives dealing with prohibited client categories.

Metcalf v R: conviction upheld despite fresh psychiatric evidence of paranoid schizophrenia

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) dismisses appeal after admitting new expert evidence on appellant's mental health — [2026] EWCA Crim 412

Kingsley Napley announces new partners

Kingsley Napley LLP has promoted Kirsty Churm and Olivia Stiles to partner, enhancing its leadership team