Expert Tooling and Automation Limited v Engie Power Limited
UW owed fiduciary duties as agent, but scope did not require disclosure of commission amount or funding method given claimant's sophistication and knowledge. No breach of fiduciary duty occurred. Accessory liability requires dishonesty, which was not present. Inducement of breach of contract requires intent, which...
Source-derived case information.
- Parties
- Claimant: Expert Tooling and Automation Limited; Defendant: Engie Power Limited
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 13 November 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Commercial / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Secret Commission, Half Secret Commission, Accessory Liability, Inducement of Breach of Contract, Limitation, Informed Consent, Energy Supply Contracts
Source-derived case record
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Parties
Expert Tooling and Automation Limited
Claimant
Engie Power Limited
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Commercial / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether UW owed fiduciary duties to the claimant
- 2 Scope of fiduciary duties regarding commission disclosure
- 3 Whether defendant was an accessory to breach of fiduciary duty
Ratio Decidendi
UW owed fiduciary duties as agent, but scope did not require disclosure of commission amount or funding method given claimant's sophistication and knowledge. No breach of fiduciary duty occurred. Accessory liability requires dishonesty, which was not present. Inducement of breach of contract requires intent, which was not established. Limitation bars claim for first contract. Claims dismissed.
Court Disposition
claim dismissed
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment