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27 January 2023
Issue: 8010 / Categories: Legal News , Insolvency , Commercial
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NLJ this week: Practical advice where insolvency claims have pleading deficiencies

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When bringing Insolvency Act claims, it pays to pick your battles, write Serle Court barristers and seasoned strategists Daniel Lightman KC & Charlotte Beynon.

Lightman & Beynon cover the pleasures and pitfalls of bringing insolvency claims where there are potential pleading deficiencies, in light of the recent High Court decision in Chandler v Wright. They look in-depth at the case, retrieving key insights to help illuminate the way through similar tricky territory.

Their article includes a useful five-point practical guide on the key takeaways from the case. Read it here.
Issue: 8010 / Categories: Legal News , Insolvency , Commercial
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NEWS
Burges Salmon appoints Benn Richards to strengthen Contentious Insolvency offering
A High Court decision has clarified that a home may be unfit for human habitation not only where conditions endanger health or safety, but also where they seriously undermine comfort and convenience

A longer time limit for employment tribunal claims, new charity law thresholds, property tribunal recruitment and appellate guidance on small-claims costs feature in the latest Civil Way round-up

A recent High Court ruling could make issue estoppel considerably more complex in cross-border litigation, requiring parties to consider the foreign law governing the underlying claim
The Supreme Court has overturned Cheshire West’s bright-line test for deprivation of liberty, replacing it with a broader, more contextual assessment that gives greater weight to an individual’s wishes, feelings and apparent consent
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