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Case law update: defective witness statements

The recent judgment in Brownlie v Four Seasons Holdings Inc [2014] EWHC 273 (QB) offers a reminder of the Court’s power to prevent the use of defective witness statements. The requirements which witness evidence must meet are set out in Part 32 of the Civil Procedure Rules and the accompanying Practice Direction (although, as set out below, the Court has a discretion to…

Rolls Building to revamp its IT system

The Rolls Building, which houses the Chancery Court, Admiralty and Commercial Court and Technology and Construction Court, is to receive a new IT system in late 2015,  which will include a move to paperless filing of claims. A renewal of the IT system was originally planned for 2012, but did not go ahead. The planned upgrade follows Lord Justice Briggs' final report,  “Chancery…

Proportionality a factor on the issue of indemnity costs

The case of Courtwell Properties Ltd v Greencore PF (UK) Ltd [2014] EWHC 184 (TCC) concerned an application for costs on an indemnity basis. The parties had settled the proceedings by way of a Part 36 offer, save in respect of the issue of costs. The usual order for costs is made on what is referred to as the “standard basis”, whereby the…

Coming to a catwalk/court room this season: Galliano v Dior

The fashion world waits with bated breath as designer John Galliano and Parisian fashion house Dior go head to head in the French labour court. Mr Galliano was dismissed from Dior in March 2011, in the wake of being convicted for making anti Semitic and racial comments in a Parisian cafe.  Mr Galliano, who has blamed employment related stress and addiction problems for…

The best of Bargate Murray 2013

As 2013 draws to a close, we look back at another successful year at Bargate Murray.The Yacht Group has enjoyed a busy and fruitful 12 months, particularly with our first fully managed event at the Monaco Yacht Show, alongside our four co-sponsors from the yachting industry at Zest Bar.Quentin Bargate was also appointed to Cayman Island Ship Advisory Council (CISAC) yacht committee by…