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Wesson (Chair of Friends of Mill Road Bridge) v Cambridgeshire County Council [2024] EWHC 1068 (Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? Two practical themes arise. The first concerns procedure for challenges under RTRA 1984, Sch 9, para 35, where the court delivered two generally applicable points. On summary judgment, the discussion at paras [7]–[11] culminates in a caution at paras [10]–[11]: in many instances the correct course is to proceed straight to a substantive hearing. It is a clear indication that using a summary judgment application in para [35] matters as a surrogate for a judicial review permission stage is inappropriate. The second point reiterates that an Order impugned under para [35] will only be quashed if, in accordance with RTRA 1984, Sch 9, para 36, the applicant has suffered substantial prejudice (see paras [126]–[127]). On that basis, the claimant’s first ground was struck out because no substantial prejudice was shown—a reminder of the hurdle that prospective challengers must meet...

CC/DEVAS (MAURITIUS) LTD v ANTRIX CORP LTD, 605 US ____ (2025) (Consolidated with Devas Multimedia Private Ltd v Antrix Corp Ltd) What are the practical implications of this case? Devas v Antrix carries practical consequences for US parties pursuing claims in the United States against foreign sovereign states and their instrumentalities. The Court clarified that the FSIA alone governs when a foreign sovereign state can be deemed to have waived sovereign immunity. Accordingly, those suing foreign states and their instrumentalities, even where the instrumentality is a corporate body, need not undertake any additional ‘minimum contacts’ assessment to establish personal jurisdiction; meeting the FSIA’s own conditions is sufficient. The Court did not, however, decide the factual issue of whether the particular claims in this dispute come within the FSIA’s arbitration exceptions at the outset. The ruling bears on how courts construe the FSIA’s jurisdictional prerequisites as a matter of statutory interpretation...

In this issue: Judicial review Education Public procurement Social care Local government finance Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Judicial review Judicial monitoring of compliance with orders in judicial review proceedings (R (ECPAT UK) v Kent CC) The proceedings in R (ECPAT UK) v Kent CC offer a case study in the deployment of suspended quashing orders and the court’s role in supervising observance of its directions. The case has generated four published judgments. The second judgment set out why suspension and continuing judicial oversight were warranted here and featured in an earlier piece. This article now gives a concise chronology of the claim and reviews the fourth judgment, which illustrates the limits of the court’s ongoing supervisory function. Authored by Dr Alice Irving, barrister at Doughty Street Chambers. See News Analysis: Judicial monitoring of compliance with orders in judicial review proceedings (R (ECPAT UK) v Kent CC)... Education DfE updates...

Note From 1 January 2026, the Commercial Court and the London Commercial Court are running a pilot under CPR PD 51ZH. By default, specified materials used in public hearings—such as witness statements and skeleton arguments—will be accessible to the public. Practitioners issuing applications in these courts should acquaint themselves with the pilot and take suitable measures to safeguard clients when drafting any impacted documents. For further direction, see Practice Note: Non-party access to court documents and information in civil proceedings. This Practice Note explains how to complete an application notice using form N244(CC) for proceedings in the Commercial Court. For broader guidance on applications, refer to the following Practice Notes: How to make an application for a court order (CPR 23) Making an application in the Commercial Courts Form N244(CC) In civil proceedings, applications are ordinarily made by application notice—see Practice Note: Informal applications for when the court may allow an application without one. In most courts, the standard application...

CASE HUB ARCHIVED – this archived case hub sets out the position as at the decision dated 31 May 2012; it is no longer being maintained. See the timeline. Case facts Outline of a UK merger investigation into the completed acquisition of Cambridge Water Plc by South Staffordshire Plc. Latest developments On 31 May 2012, the CC granted unconditional clearance to the merger. Parties South Staffordshire Plc (SS): supplies drinking water from the edge of Ashborne in the north to Halesowen in the south, and from Burton on Trent in the east across to Kinver in the west. Cambridge Water Plc (CAM): provides drinking water to the City of Cambridge. Background The parties serve a wide customer base that includes a range of caterers, retailers such as convenience stores, and other businesses and traders. Their largest national competitors are Bestway and Costco...

CASE HUB ARCHIVED –this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 4 September 2012; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline. Case facts Outline of the UK merger investigation into the completed and finalised purchase by DCC Energy Limited of certain selected oil distribution operations from Rontec Investments LLP, previously owned by Total UK Limited. Latest developments The CC determined the deal posed no competition issues whatsoever and did not lead to a substantial reduction in rivalry. Therefore, the CC approved the transaction unconditionally. Parties Acquirer—DCC Energy Limited (DCCE)...

[ To be issued on the landlord’s headed paper ] Your Ref: Our Ref: Date: From: [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR a company incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (‘Landlord’, ‘we’, ‘us’) To: [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR a company incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (‘Tenant’, ‘you’, ‘your’) [ CC: [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR a company incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] Dear Sirs, Re: Request for reduced rent payments under your lease dated [ date ] of [ description ] (Property) made between (1) [ name of original landlord ] [ , OR and ] (2) [ name of original tenant ][ and [ name of any original...

To: [ All staff ] CC: [ Insert name(s) as required ] From: [ Management team/Risk partner/Other ] Date: [ Insert date ] Re: [ Professional indemnity insurance renewal—staff declaration ] During the renewal of our professional indemnity cover, we must seek information from all personnel (partners, principals, members, directors, assistants, consultants or employees) regarding any existing or possible claims relating to the firm. We will then report any matters uncovered through these enquiries, or confirm that none have been found as part of it...

IN THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert ] Claim No. [ insert number ] Parties (1) AA (2) BB Claimants -and- CC Defendant PARTICULARS OF CLAIM At all material and relevant times, the Defendant carried on trade in the capacity of a tour operator, supplying package holidays to travellers. On 2 July 2025, the First Claimant accessed the Defendant’s website and concluded a contract to purchase a package holiday in Greece from the Defendant. Pursuant to that agreement, the First Claimant and her husband, the Second Claimant, were to depart East Midlands Airport for Athens on 8 August 2025, with an onward transfer thereafter to Santorini. The contract also provided for their return on 15 August 2025, travelling from Santorini to Athens and then onwards back to East Midlands Airport. Following completion of the flight arrangements, the Defendant, by means of a website link, transmitted the Claimants’ names together with the First Claimant’s payment details and email address to D Hotels Ltd. The...

Registration at the Charity Commission (CC) Most entities with a charitable character must register with the Charity Commission (CC), though some are exempt in specific cases. For further detailed guidance, see Practice Notes: Charity creation—legal points at Charity creation—legal points—Charity registration and Charity registration—when to register...