The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Stevens v. Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd has clarified the liability of dishonest assistants in cases of breaches of a constructive trust of secret profits. It also provides helpful guidance on...more
The UK Supreme Court has recently addressed novel issues concerning liability for dishonest assistance in respect of a breach of fiduciary duty, involving the acquisition and dissipation of unauthorised profits....more
With the rise of litigation funding of group actions, there has been an increasing use of representative actions by Claimants in recent years. In turn, Defendants are challenging this and the Courts are scrutinising cases in...more