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In the last edition of this newsletter, we were excited to share with you our move to our fabulous new purpose-built premises at 1, Lady Hale Gate, in Gray's Inn...

This appeal raised the question of "whether and if so, in what circumstances, the court can evaluate and reject what is described as an "uncontroverted" expert's report"; i.e., one in respect of...

The recent case of National Investment Bank Ltd v Eland International (Thailand) Co Ltd and another addresses a wide range of matters related to arbitration in a relatively brief judgment. Foxton J considered...

against disclosure. The Defendant solicitors had formerly been instructed by the Claimant in personal injury litigation. In later professional negligence proceedings against the Defendant...

The High Court decision in Cork v Smith exposes how AI hallucinations in legal practice can trigger professional negligence claims when solicitors fail to verify AI-generated research.

Welcome back to the newsletter after the summer. I hope it was a good one for you and you are energised for the new term.

The decision in Khan v D'Aubigny [2025] EWCA Civ 11 is interesting as the first decision at this level on deemed service under section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978, but is equally important for the approach taken...

What must be pleaded when dishonest assistance is alleged against a company? Is there a special rule for large companies that differs from the rules applicable to individual natural persons?

Hugh Grant has put civil costs on the public radar, in his latest thread on X (formerly Twitter) (via: @HackedOffHugh), concerning the settlement of his privacy claim against The Sun.

In 56 Westbourne Terrace RTM Company Limited v Polturak and Ors [2025] UKUT 88 (LC), the Upper Tribunal provided much needed guidance on the approach to be taken...

On 24 July 2025, the Privy Council delivered a landmark decision that fundamentally reshapes the landscape of legal professional privilege in the context of corporate and shareholder disputes.

The Supreme Court in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV ruled that a force majeure clause with a "reasonable endeavours" proviso does not oblige parties to accept non-contractual performance. This decision underscores that clear wording is necessary for such clauses to compel acceptance of alternative performance.

The Gatehouse Chambers Insolvency Team's latest cases cover significant legal matters, including property disputes in bankruptcy (Fox v Brent), director duties in insolvency (PK Investments v Sabaratnam), and issues around constructive trusts and creditor claims (Manolete Partners v Freed).

Gatehouse Chambers' Property Newsletter covers various legal updates, including notices of assignment, proprietary estoppel, innovative service methods, and prescriptive rights. Highlights include key court decisions and barristers' recent activities, such as mediations, property disputes, and public nuisance cases.

Welcome to the penultimate property newsletter of the year 2022. With less than three weeks to go before the Christmas break many of you may be busily beavering away trying to get your desk cleared before Christmas...

Charlotte Wilk acted unled for the paying party, instructed by Jon Finebaum of Comptons Solicitors.

Written by Lauren Godfrey, barrister at Gatehouse Chambers (an earlier slightly abridged version of this article was published by LexisNexis as a blog).

Jack Dillon considers how to put right mistakes in charge deeds and their registration at the Land Registry and Companies House.