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Pacific Maritime (Asia) Ltd v Holystone Overseas Ltd: ComC 11 Oct 2007

Application on the part of the Defendants, Holystone Overseas Ltd to vary an order for a freezing injunction obtained by the claimant Pacific Maritime (Asia) Ltd pursuant to section 44 (3) of the Arbitration Act 1996 Judges: Christopher Clarke J Citations: [2007] EWHC 2319 (Comm), [2007] ArbLR 46 Links: Bailii Statutes: Arbitration Act 1996 44(3) … Continue reading Pacific Maritime (Asia) Ltd v Holystone Overseas Ltd: ComC 11 Oct 2007

Cetelem Sa v Roust Holdings Ltd: QBD 29 Dec 2004

Choses in action including contractual rights are ‘assets’ within the meaning of section 44(3). Citations: [2004] EWHC 3175 (QB), [2005] 2 Lloyds Rep 494 Links: Bailii Statutes: Arbitration Act 1996 44(3) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – Cetelem Sa v Roust Holdings Ltd CA 24-May-2005 The parties were engaged in arbitration proceedings. … Continue reading Cetelem Sa v Roust Holdings Ltd: QBD 29 Dec 2004

CMA-CGM Marseille v Petro Broker International: CA 19 Apr 2011

Petro sought to enforce an arbitration award in its favour under a bunker contract. CMA obtained a stay on enforcement. It then offered to release the stay but on terms unacceptable to Petro. Judges: Laws, Jackson, Tomlinson LJJ Citations: [2011] EWCA Civ 461 Links: Bailii Statutes: Arbitration Act 1996 44 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: … Continue reading CMA-CGM Marseille v Petro Broker International: CA 19 Apr 2011

Lauritzencool Ab v Lady Navigation Inc: ComC 12 Nov 2004

The court awarded interim injunctive relief to the effect that the shipowners should not act inconsistently with a time charterparty of two vessels. Judges: Cooke J Citations: [2004] EWHC 2607 (Comm) Links: Bailii Statutes: Arbitration Act 1996 44(2)(e) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Appeal from – Lady Navigation Inc v Lauritzencool Ab and Another … Continue reading Lauritzencool Ab v Lady Navigation Inc: ComC 12 Nov 2004

The National Insurance and Guarantee Corporation Ltd v M Young Legal Services Ltd: 2004

In an urgent case, the court can make an order under section 44(3) notwithstanding that it involved making at least some determination of the rights of the parties under a contract in which the parties had agreed that the determination of their rights should be submitted to arbitration. Citations: [2004] EWHC 2972 (QB) Statutes: Arbitration … Continue reading The National Insurance and Guarantee Corporation Ltd v M Young Legal Services Ltd: 2004

Cetelem Sa v Roust Holdings Ltd: CA 24 May 2005

The parties were engaged in arbitration proceedings. The claimant had sought and obtained an interim mandatory order intended to prevent the defendant dissipating its assets in anticipation of an adverse ruling. The defendant sought leave to appeal. Held: The court granted leave to appeal but dismissed the appeal itself. Section 44 gave the court the … Continue reading Cetelem Sa v Roust Holdings Ltd: CA 24 May 2005

AB v CD: QBD 3 Jan 2014

The parties were contracted to each other in respect of an internet based marketing system for metals and other resources. The claimant had contracted in effect to promote the system. The claimant sought an injunction to prevent termination of services pending arbitration. The court now gave its reasons for refusing the injunction. Stuart-Smith J [2014] … Continue reading AB v CD: QBD 3 Jan 2014

Pace Shipping Co Ltd of Malta v Churchgate Nigeria Ltd Of Nigeria: ComC 31 Jul 2009

Judges: Teare J Citations: [2009] EWHC 1975 (Comm), [2010] 1 Lloyds Rep 183, [2009] 2 CLC 446 Links: Bailii Statutes: Arbitration Act 1996 68 69 70 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: See Also – Pace Shipping Co Ltd of Malta v Churchgate Nigeria Ltd of Nigeria ComC 7-Oct-2010 The courts do not approach arbitration … Continue reading Pace Shipping Co Ltd of Malta v Churchgate Nigeria Ltd Of Nigeria: ComC 31 Jul 2009

Malekout v Medical Sickness Annuity and Life Assurance Society Limited: CA 21 May 1998

The plaintiff sought to appeal against a stay of his action so that it could be referred to arbitration. His claim was under insurance policies containing clauses providing for arbitration of disputes. Held: The judge had failed to take account of the fact that the claimant was receiving income support as an indication of his … Continue reading Malekout v Medical Sickness Annuity and Life Assurance Society Limited: CA 21 May 1998

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, Ex Parte Salem: HL 3 Mar 1999

The House of Lords has the power to hear a case where the parties have in effect settled and there remains no lis at issue, but the House will not hear such an academic case where no general issue of importance is at stake, or the facts are particular. There must be a good reason … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, Ex Parte Salem: HL 3 Mar 1999

Watson v Hemingway Design Ltd and Others: EAT 16 Dec 2019

Practice and Procedure – Postponement or Stay – Transfer/Hearing Together An employment judge had erred in law in deciding that he lacked jurisdiction to determine a claim under the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) arising between the claimant and the insurer of the insolvent first respondent. The employment tribunal was … Continue reading Watson v Hemingway Design Ltd and Others: EAT 16 Dec 2019

Claxton Engineering Services Ltd v TXM Olaj-Es Gazkutato Kft: ComC 15 Oct 2010

Application for stay under the 1996 Act or alternatively under the Regulation. Judges: Gloster DBE J Citations: [2010] EWHC 2567 (Comm), [2011] ILPr 13, [2011] 1 Lloyds Rep 252 Links: Bailii Statutes: Council Regulation (EC) 44/2001, namely the Jurisdiction and Judgments Regulation 2, Arbitration Act 1996 9 Jurisdiction: England and Wales European, Arbitration Updated: 12 … Continue reading Claxton Engineering Services Ltd v TXM Olaj-Es Gazkutato Kft: ComC 15 Oct 2010

Soleymani v Nifty Gateway Llc: CA 6 Oct 2022

Judges: Lord Justice Popplewell Lord Justice Birss And Lord Justice Snowden Citations: [2022] EWCA Civ 1297 Links: Bailii Statutes: Arbitration Act 1996, Consumer Rights Act 2015, Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Arbitration, Consumer, Jurisdiction Updated: 07 October 2022; Ref: scu.681445

Sheffield United Football Club Ltd v West Ham United Football Club Plc: ComC 26 Nov 2008

The claimant sought an order to prevent the defendant company from pursuing further an appeal against a decision made by an independent arbitator in their favour as regards the conduct of the defendant in the Premier League in 2006/2007. Held: The defendant had agreed to a binding arbitration. The claimant was enttled to the injunctive … Continue reading Sheffield United Football Club Ltd v West Ham United Football Club Plc: ComC 26 Nov 2008

Phoenix Finance Limited v Federation Internationale De L’automobile, Formula One Management Limited, Formula One Administration Limited: ChD 22 May 2002

The claimant had purchased the interests of a failed Formula One car racing team, including, it said, the right to enter a team in Formula One races. It claimed to have been unlawfully excluded from racing. Held: The claimant had failed to comply with the requirements imposed upon participants, and was not entitled to race. … Continue reading Phoenix Finance Limited v Federation Internationale De L’automobile, Formula One Management Limited, Formula One Administration Limited: ChD 22 May 2002

Mobile Telesystems Finance Sa v Nomihold Securities Inc: CA 1 Sep 2011

The court heard an appeal as to a point of principle and practice in relation to the granting of freezing orders in aid of the process of execution of an arbitration award. Judges: Ward, Tomlinson LJJ Citations: [2011] EWCA Civ 1040, [2011] ArbLR 29, [2012] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 6, [2012] 1 All ER (Comm) 223, … Continue reading Mobile Telesystems Finance Sa v Nomihold Securities Inc: CA 1 Sep 2011

Al-Jedda v Secretary of State for Defence: CA 29 Mar 2006

The applicant had dual Iraqi and British nationality. He was detained by British Forces in Iraq under suspicion of terrorism, and interned. Held: His appeal failed. The UN resolution took priority over the European Convention on Human Rights where there was a conflict between them. ‘If the Security Council, acting under Chapter VII, consider that … Continue reading Al-Jedda v Secretary of State for Defence: CA 29 Mar 2006

Michael Wilson and Partners Ltd v Emmott: ComC 8 Jun 2011

The claimant challenged an arbitration award made concerning the agreement under which the defendant had been admitted to partnership. MWP contended that the Tribunal were guilty of a large number of serious irregularities in their conduct of the reference and of making numerous errors of law, in respect of each of which they were obviously … Continue reading Michael Wilson and Partners Ltd v Emmott: ComC 8 Jun 2011

Caterpillar Logistics Services (UK) Ltd v Huesca De Crean: QBD 2 Dec 2011

The claimant sought an order to prevent the defendant, a former employee, from misusing its confidential information said to be held by her. Her contract contained no post employment restrictions but did seek to control confidential and other information. She had obtained employment with a customer of the claimant, and was said to carry out … Continue reading Caterpillar Logistics Services (UK) Ltd v Huesca De Crean: QBD 2 Dec 2011

Deutsche Bank Ag v Tongkah Harbour Public Company Ltd: QBD 24 Aug 2011

The defendants applied under section 9 of the 1996 Act and/or under the court’s inherent jurisdiction or case management powers to stay two actions brought against them by Deutsche Bank AG, the international bank. Judges: Blair J Citations: [2011] EWHC 2251 (QB) Statutes: Arbitration Act 1996 9 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Arbitration Updated: 17 July … Continue reading Deutsche Bank Ag v Tongkah Harbour Public Company Ltd: QBD 24 Aug 2011

Republic of Kazakhstan v Istil Group Ltd: CA 9 Nov 2005

The parties had agreed for the provision of security for costs to cover thr proceedings save for any appeal. The defendant appealed an order refusing jurisdiction to vary that order. Held: The appeal succeeded. The court retained a jurisdictio to make an order for security for costs, and that jurisdiction was not lost for the … Continue reading Republic of Kazakhstan v Istil Group Ltd: CA 9 Nov 2005

Miller and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Exiting The European Union: SC 24 Jan 2017

Parliament’s Approval if statute rights affected In a referendum, the people had voted to leave the European Union. That would require a notice to the Union under Article 50 TEU. The Secretary of State appealed against an order requiring Parliamentary approval before issuing the notice, he saying that the notice could be given under the … Continue reading Miller and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Exiting The European Union: SC 24 Jan 2017

Stretford v The Football Association Ltd and Another: CA 21 Mar 2007

The claimant was a football player’s agent. The licensing scheme required disputes, including disciplinary procedures, to be referred to arbitration. He denied that the rule had been incorporated in the contract. He also complained that the Association had agreed to postpone disciplinary proceedings pending the result of other litigation between the parties. Held: The appeal … Continue reading Stretford v The Football Association Ltd and Another: CA 21 Mar 2007

Inntrepreneur Pub Company (CPC) and others v Crehan: HL 19 Jul 2006

The tenant had taken on pub leases with ties requiring him to buy beer from companies associated with the landlords. The European Commission had issued a decision and the House was asked whether this was binding on the parties. Held: Intrepreneur’s appeal was allowed. The Commission’s decision was not binding. Lord Bingham: ‘Community law prohibits … Continue reading Inntrepreneur Pub Company (CPC) and others v Crehan: HL 19 Jul 2006

Fence Gate Ltd v Nel Construction Ltd: TCC 5 Dec 2001

Appeal from a costs award of an arbitrator where leave to appeal not required; consideration of the principles on which an arbitrator should determine costs, section 61 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and Rule 13 of Construction Industry Model Arbitration Rules (‘CIMAR’) ; whether court costs decisions or costs appeal decisions from arbitrators should be … Continue reading Fence Gate Ltd v Nel Construction Ltd: TCC 5 Dec 2001

R Durtnell and Sons Ltd v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: TCC 26 May 2000

The case raises the fundamental issue, which has not been addressed in previous cases, of the circumstances in which under s18 of the 1996 Act the Court should intervene. Judges: His Honour Judge John Toulmin Cmg QC Citations: [2000] EWHC 464 (TCC), [2000] BLR 321, [2001] 1 All ER (Comm) 41, [2001] 1 Lloyd’s Rep … Continue reading R Durtnell and Sons Ltd v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: TCC 26 May 2000

Westminster City Council v Great Portland Estates plc: HL 31 Oct 1984

The House was asked whether the 1971 Act permitted the relevant authorities, by resort to their development plans, to support the retention of traditional industries or was the ambit of the Act such as to permit only ‘land use’ aims to be pursued? The court considered also the relevance of personal considerations in planning matters. … Continue reading Westminster City Council v Great Portland Estates plc: HL 31 Oct 1984

Jetivia Sa and Another v Bilta (UK) Ltd and Others: SC 22 Apr 2015

The liquidators of Bilta had brought proceedings against former directors and the appellant alleging that they were party to an unlawful means conspiracy which had damaged the company by engaging in a carousel fraud with carbon credits. On the pleaded facts, Mr Chopra and Mr Nazir were the directing organ of Bilta under its constitution. … Continue reading Jetivia Sa and Another v Bilta (UK) Ltd and Others: SC 22 Apr 2015

Soleymani v Nifty Gateway Llc: ComC 24 Mar 2022

Arbitration jurisdiction applications stayed The claimant sought declaratory relief as to the basis of a purchase after he placed a bid for a blockchain-based non-fungible token (also known as an NFT) associated with an artwork by the artist known as Beeple titled ‘Abundance’. The court was now asked to decide was whether the English court … Continue reading Soleymani v Nifty Gateway Llc: ComC 24 Mar 2022

AMT Futures Ltd v Marzillier and Others: SC 1 Mar 2017

AMT entered into many financial services agreements providing for exclusive EW jurisdiction. It now sought to restrain the defendant German lawyers from encouraging litigation in Germany saying that induced breaches of the contracts. It also sought as damages the costs incurred in the German litigation. The defendant asserted lack of jurisdiction saying that the alleged … Continue reading AMT Futures Ltd v Marzillier and Others: SC 1 Mar 2017

A v B: ComC 9 Jul 2015

Challenge to arbitration award – made without jurisdiction. Held: Rejected. Mr. A signed the 2008 Agreement. Article 2.10 of that agreement contained an arbitration clause which bound Mr. A and conferred jurisdiction on the LCIA tribunal. The application under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 must therefore be dismissed. Teare J [2015] EWHC 1944 … Continue reading A v B: ComC 9 Jul 2015

Occidental Exploration and Production Company vRepublic of Ecuador: CA 9 Sep 2005

The parties had arbitrated their dispute in London under a bilateral investment treaty between the US and Ecuador. The republic sought to appeal the arbitration. The applicant now appealed an order that the English High Court had jurisdiction to hear the appeal. Held: The appeal was dismissed. The treaty was intended to encourage bilateral trading … Continue reading Occidental Exploration and Production Company vRepublic of Ecuador: CA 9 Sep 2005

Jivraj v Hashwani: SC 27 Jul 2011

The parties had a joint venture agreement which provided that any dispute was to be referred to an arbitrator from the Ismaili community. The claimant said that this method of appointment became void as a discriminatory provision under the 2003 Regulations. The High Court found the appointment to be outwith the provisions, but this was … Continue reading Jivraj v Hashwani: SC 27 Jul 2011

Clyde and Co Llp and Another v Winkelhof: QBD 22 Mar 2011

The claimant firm of solicitors sought an order requiring the defendant to amend her employment tribunal claim so as to accord with the partnership agreement to which she was party, and to submit to arbitration. The defendant said that statutory provisions said that her freedom to go to court could not be ousted, and that … Continue reading Clyde and Co Llp and Another v Winkelhof: QBD 22 Mar 2011

ED and F Man Sugar Ltd v Belmont Shipping Ltd: ComC 18 Nov 2011

Allegation of serious irregularity in arbitration. Held: The request was refused: ‘the present case can hardly be said to be an extreme case which justice calls out to be corrected.’.‘Arbitrators are not barred from asking a party whether it has considered raising a different case from that which it has advanced but section 33 of … Continue reading ED and F Man Sugar Ltd v Belmont Shipping Ltd: ComC 18 Nov 2011

Bloomsbury International Ltd v Sea Fish Industry Authority and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: SC 15 Jun 2011

The 1995 Regulations imposed a levy on fish both caught and first landed in the UK and also on imported fish products. The claimants, importers challenged the validity of the latter charges, saying that they went beyond the power given by the 1981 Act, and also were contrary to EU law. Held: The appeal succeeded. … Continue reading Bloomsbury International Ltd v Sea Fish Industry Authority and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: SC 15 Jun 2011

A v Secretary of State for the Home Department, and X v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 16 Dec 2004

The applicants had been imprisoned and held without trial, being suspected of international terrorism. No criminal charges were intended to be brought. They were foreigners and free to return home if they wished, but feared for their lives if they did. A British subject, who was suspected in the exact same way, and there were … Continue reading A v Secretary of State for the Home Department, and X v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 16 Dec 2004

NML Capital Ltd v Argentina: SC 6 Jul 2011

The respondent had issued bonds but in 2001 had declared a moratorium on paying them. The appellant hedge fund later bought the bonds, heavily discounted. Judgment was obtained in New York, which the appellants now sought to enforce against assets in the UK. They argued that the terms of issue waived state immunity. Held: The … Continue reading NML Capital Ltd v Argentina: SC 6 Jul 2011

RJT Consulting Engineers Ltd v DM Engineering (NI) Ltd: CA 8 Mar 2002

The court considered what would amount to a contract in writing under the 1996 Act. Ward LJ said: ‘Section 107(2) gives three categories where the agreement is to be treated in writing. The first is where the agreement, whether or not it is signed by the parties, is made in writing. That must mean where … Continue reading RJT Consulting Engineers Ltd v DM Engineering (NI) Ltd: CA 8 Mar 2002

Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Haywood: SC 25 Apr 2018

Notice of dismissal begins when received by worker The court was asked: ‘If an employee is dismissed on written notice posted to his home address, when does the notice period begin to run? Is it when the letter would have been delivered in the ordinary course of post? Or when it was in fact delivered … Continue reading Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Haywood: SC 25 Apr 2018

Aiden Shipping Co Ltd v Interbulk Ltd (The ‘Vimeira’): HL 1986

References: [1986] AC 965, [1986] 2 WLR 1051, [1986] 2 All ER 409 Coram: Lord Goff of Chieveley A claim had been made against charterers by the ship owners, and in turn by the charterers against their sub-charterers. Notice of motion were issued after arbitration awards were not accepted. When heard, costs awards were made, … Continue reading Aiden Shipping Co Ltd v Interbulk Ltd (The ‘Vimeira’): HL 1986

Henderson v Henderson; 20 Jul 1843

References: (1843) 3 Hare 100, [1843] EngR 917, (1843) 67 ER 313 Links: Commonlii Coram: Sir James Wigram VC The court set down the principles to be applied in abuse of process cases, where a matter was raised again which should have been dealt with in earlier proceedings. Sir James Wigram VC said: ‘In trying … Continue reading Henderson v Henderson; 20 Jul 1843

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