Published on: 30 September 2024
Published by a LexisNexis Banking & Finance expert
Njord Partners Sma-Seal Lp and other companies v Astir Maritime Ltd and others [2024] EWHC 1682 (Comm)
Facility agreement—false representations of assets
The Commercial Court ruled for the claimant lenders under a facility agreement, holding the second and third defendants liable in deceit and conspiracy. That liability stemmed from false statements in documents purporting to set out asset values and ownership, which led the lenders to enter into the facility agreement.
Lipton and another v BA Cityflyer Ltd [2024] UKSC 24
Aviation finance—compensation for delayed flights—rights accrued under an EU regulation prior to Brexit
The Supreme Court dismissed Cityflyer’s appeal against the Court of Appeal (Civil Division), concluding that Cityflyer’s defence under Regulation (EC) 261/2004 to the respondent’s claim for financial compensation for a delayed flight was not made out. The appeal concerned compensation for a cancelled flight. The flight was cancelled because the pilot failed to report for duty due to illness and no replacement pilot could be found. The Regulation entitles passengers to compensation for cancelled flights...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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