Alfa Finance Holding AD v Quarzwerke GmbH [2015] EWHC 243 (Ch) (26 January 2015)

Alfa Finance Holding AD v Quarzwerke GmbH [2015] EWHC 243 (Ch) (26 January 2015)

Clause 12.1.3 of the agreement is sufficiently certain to be specifically performed; damages are not an adequate remedy; the claimant is entitled to access as of right without needing to justify its reasons, and the court can specify the manner and timing of access to ensure compliance.

Citation
[2015] EWHC 243 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: ALFA FINANCE HOLDING AD; Defendant: QUARZWERKE GmbH
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 January 2015
Procedural Posture
Commercial Contract Dispute / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
Specific performance granted
Legal Topics
Specific Performance, Disclosure of Documents, Interpretation of Contractual Clauses
Contract Law Commercial Law Specific Performance Disclosure of Documents Interpretation of Contractual Clauses

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Parties

ALFA FINANCE HOLDING AD

Claimant

QUARZWERKE GmbH

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Contract Dispute / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether clause 12.1.3 of the share purchase agreement is sufficiently certain to be specifically performed
  2. 2 Whether damages are an adequate remedy for breach of the obligation to provide access to documents
  3. 3 Whether the claimant must justify its reasons for seeking access under the contract

Ratio Decidendi

Clause 12.1.3 of the agreement is sufficiently certain to be specifically performed; damages are not an adequate remedy; the claimant is entitled to access as of right without needing to justify its reasons, and the court can specify the manner and timing of access to ensure compliance.

Court Disposition

Specific performance granted

Orders

  • Declaration that clause 12.1.3 of the agreement is to be specifically performed and carried into execution
  • Peremptory orders for immediate inspection of documents as set out in the order, with access to be given in Bulgaria