Quantum Advisory Limited v Quantum Actuarial LLP

Quantum Advisory Limited v Quantum Actuarial LLP

The Services Agreement does not oblige the LLP to undertake tenders or re-tenders; the contract language and structure do not support an obligation to perform tendering activities, and the scope of Services is limited to those expressly defined.

Parties
Claimant/appellant: Quantum Advisory Limited; Defendant/respondent: Quantum Actuarial LLP
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Contractual Construction, Relational Contracts, Implied Terms, Good Faith, Services Agreement
Contract Law Contractual Construction Relational Contracts Implied Terms Good Faith Services Agreement

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Parties

Quantum Advisory Limited

Claimant/appellant

Quantum Actuarial LLP

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Services Agreement requires the LLP to undertake tenders or re-tenders for work from Quad’s clients
  2. 2 Interpretation of the scope of 'Services' under the Services Agreement

Ratio Decidendi

The Services Agreement does not oblige the LLP to undertake tenders or re-tenders; the contract language and structure do not support an obligation to perform tendering activities, and the scope of Services is limited to those expressly defined.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed