In the recent case of Logix Aero Ireland Limited v Siam Aero Repair Company Limited, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by Logix and upheld the first instance decision in Siam Aero’s favour. The case involved intervention fraudsters interposing themselves in a transaction between the parties.

The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited judgment THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd: [2026] UKSC 6 (on appeal from [2024] EWCA Civ 158).

The courts in England and Wales expect parties to consider settlement at all stages of proceedings and can penalise in costs any unreasonable refusal to mediate. A recent case considered whether the defendants’ approach was “unreasonable”, and offers valuable insight as to when a refusal to mediate may be penalised.

In Kingdom of Spain v London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited (The M/T Prestige) [2024] EWCA Civ 1536, the English Court of Appeal held that an English arbitral award trumped a Spanish judgment. 

On 27 June 2024, the UK gave effect to its intention by ratifying Hague 2019. It will come into force for the UK on 01 July 2025.  The UK’s ratification was accompanied by a declaration that, initially at least, Hague 2019’s application will be limited to England and Wales only, i.e., it will not apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland.