PMD Business Finance Holdings Limited v Lee Schofield & Anor

PMD Business Finance Holdings Limited v Lee Schofield & Anor

The requirements of CPR 31.16 for pre-action disclosure were satisfied as both parties were likely to be parties to subsequent proceedings, the documents sought fell within standard disclosure, and disclosure was desirable to clarify the extent of any claim and potentially resolve the dispute without litigation or limit costs. The order was granted with limitations to ensure proportionality.

Parties
Claimant: PMD Business Finance Holdings Limited; Defendant: Lee Schofield; Defendant: One Funding Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 May 2026
Procedural Posture
Application for Pre Action Disclosure / Ruling on Application for Pre Action Disclosure
Outcome
Application for pre-action disclosure granted with limitations.
Legal Topics
Pre Action Disclosure, Restrictive Covenants, Breach of Contract, Inducement of Breach of Contract, Confidential Information
Civil Procedure Contract Law Employment Law Pre Action Disclosure Restrictive Covenants Breach of Contract Inducement of Breach of Contract Confidential Information

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Parties

PMD Business Finance Holdings Limited

Claimant

Lee Schofield

Defendant

One Funding Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Pre Action Disclosure / Ruling on Application for Pre Action Disclosure

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the requirements for pre-action disclosure under CPR 31.16 are satisfied
  2. 2 Whether the documents sought fall within standard disclosure
  3. 3 Whether pre-action disclosure is desirable to dispose fairly of anticipated proceedings, assist resolution without proceedings, or save costs

Ratio Decidendi

The requirements of CPR 31.16 for pre-action disclosure were satisfied as both parties were likely to be parties to subsequent proceedings, the documents sought fell within standard disclosure, and disclosure was desirable to clarify the extent of any claim and potentially resolve the dispute without litigation or limit costs. The order was granted with limitations to ensure proportionality.

Court Disposition

Application for pre-action disclosure granted with limitations.

Orders

  • Respondents to disclose and permit inspection of specified documents relating to Restricted Customers, Suppliers, and Introducers from 12 November 2023 to 1 May 2025.
  • Respondents to specify which documents are no longer in their control and the reason, and identify documents withheld from inspection.