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Jurisdiction of the Circuit Court to Hear Repossession Proceedings Upheld by the High Court

Decision conflicts with an earlier decision on the same point


High Court Recognises Swiss Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Proceedings

Decision illustrates High Court's jurisdiction to recognise non-EU restructuring and insolvency proceedings


Water Charges – New Obligations on Sale

From 1 January 2016, residential property sellers must pay water charges prior to completion. In default, sellers’ solicitors are required to withhold the unpaid amount from the net proceeds of sale.


High Court Reaffirms Arbitrator’s Right to Rule on Own Jurisdiction

Without a dispute as to the existence of an arbitration clause, the courts are very reluctant to interfere with an arbitrator's ruling on his or her own jurisdiction


2015 - A Busy Year for Financial Regulatory Enforcement

Four settlement agreements entered into with the Central Bank in December alone


Pre-incorporation Contracts

UK High Court sets high standard for agent to exclude liability under a "pre-incorporation" contract