The Supreme Court handed down the long awaited judgment in The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Ltd (No2) [2024] UKSC 22 on 2 July 2024. In this episode, John Campbell and Justin Perring examine the judgment and discuss its implications on claims in private nuisance against statutory sewerage undertakers. 

Hundreds of petitions are heard every week in the winding-up court, and with that volume of cases, it is hardly surprising that all manner of things can go wrong. In this episode, Jessica Powers and JJ Liew share hints and tips on how to navigate each stage of the winding-up petition process, from drafting through to the hearing itself. Disclaimer: it was not possible to cover every letter of the alphabet!

They say a man’s home is his castle, but what happens when the castle has more than one inhabitant and they fall out? James Saunders and Jessica Powers are joined by Emily Roskilly of Roskilly and Mills to explore both sole name and joint name cohabitation cases, and the cohabitation issues that arise in 1975 Act claims, contentious probate disputes and insolvency proceedings. They discuss top tips for handling cohabitation disputes, whilst addressing the emotional and practical needs of clients. Emily also shares key statistics on the rise of cohabiting couples and debunks common myths about their legal rights.

In this episode, Dr Sarah Egan and Jessica Powers discuss the changing ADR landscape, focussing on ADR processes which are led by judges: Chancery FDRs and Early Neutral Evaluation. Drawing on the Chancery Guide, case law, and their own experience, they explore the mechanics and outcomes of those processes. Along the way, they also consider the consequences of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil CBC and whether there is likely to be an increase in mandatory ADR.

Simon Adamyk and Justin Perring explore how commercial and chancery litigators can use GDPR to gain a tactical advantage in disputes. From obtaining information pre-action or outside of the usual disclosure avenues to resisting a GDPR attack, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to use GDPR effectively in litigation. Gain practical tips on supporting your clients and navigating data protection challenges. 

In this special episode for IWD 2024, Millie Rai and Chloe Rixon shine a light on some of the challenges and triumphs faced by women at the Commercial Chancery Bar.

James Davies and Justin Perring explore the company law issues that arise in the context of family businesses, with particular consideration of compliance issues, transitions, and the interplay between personal disputes and commercial imperatives. 

It’s all about those rates (again!). Laura Webster briefly recaps the law concerning liability orders, rate relief for charities, and the requirements to qualify as a charity, before then analysing the Supreme Court’s decision in LB Merton v Nuffield Health.

Aidan Briggs and Millie Rai discuss the wide-ranging issues that may arise when estates have cross-border elements. In particular, they discuss the difficulties arising with respect to domicile for the purposes of succession planning and the administration of estates, as well as what happens when a deceased person dies leaving assets abroad.

In this episode, Leigh Sagar and James Davies explore crypto-asset succession planning. They delve into the intricacies of two asset types, contractual claims held by service providers and user-controlled assets with private keys, and unravel the legal landscape and applicable succession laws in the crypto-verse.