England and Wales Case Law

Treo Noal GP Sarl & Ors v Stefan Emanuel Kowski & Ors

The court ordered that the first trial shall deal with all issues except validity of claimants' standing, which will be addressed only if necessary after the main trial. No order was made for cyber security expert evidence or narrative documents at this stage. Disclosure and expert issues were clarified, with permission for separate experts and precise formulation of disclosure issues.

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• Unlawful means conspiracy
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Bribery
• Fiduciary duty
• Disclosure
• Expert evidence

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Derek Arthur Richardson v Mark James Robertson & Ors

The court allowed an amendment to add a deceit claim, holding it was not arguably time-barred because loss from an unsecured guarantee arose only on demand.

• Amendment of pleadings
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Deceit
• Limitation act 1980 section 35
• Cpr 17.4
• Accrual of cause of action

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Thomas Benski & Marisa Clifford v Pulse Films Limited & Others

The Commercial Court dismissed a pre-action disclosure application arising from allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy over a failed Vice Group sale.

• Pre-action disclosure
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Unlawful means conspiracy
• Standard disclosure
• Cpr rule 31.16
• Pre-action-disclosure

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Castleton v Post Office Ltd & Anor (Rev1)

Castleton v Post Office Ltd & Anor (Rev1) [2026] EWCA Civ 577 (12 May 2026)

The Court of Appeal set aside a case management order that used a hybrid approach to preliminary issues about a settlement deed and unconscionability in the Post Office litigation.

• Settlement agreements
• Unconscionability
• Preliminary issues
• Pleading requirements
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Preliminary-issues

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Treo Noal GP S.à r.l & Ors v Stefan Emanuel Kowski & Ors

The court held that disclosure should be ordered on all key pleaded issues, applying the principles of proportionality and relevance under PD 57AD, and rejected inclusion of peripheral or non-material issues. Appropriate disclosure models were determined for each issue based on the nature and significance of the issue and the parties' positions.

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• Disclosure
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Unlawful means conspiracy
• Bribery
• Valuation of assets
• Fund management

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Lowry Trading Limited & Anor v Matthew Haycox

The defendant made false representations about the SPV 20 loan, knowing them to be untrue, with intent to induce investment. The claimants relied on these representations and suffered loss. The defendant has no real prospect of successfully defending the claim, and there is no compelling reason for trial. Summary judgment is granted.

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• Deceit
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Summary judgment
• Inducement
• Waiver
• Promissory estoppel

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Candy Ventures Sarl v Aaqua BV & Ors

Candy Ventures Sarl v Aaqua BV & Ors [2026] EWHC 974 (Comm) (27 April 2026)

The High Court struck out a Part 20 damages claim for serious and continuing breaches of court orders, including unpaid costs and missing disclosure.

• Strike out applications
• Summary judgment
• Abuse of process
• Relief from sanctions
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Freezing orders

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Candy Ventures SARL v Aaqua BV & Ors

The High Court struck out a Part 20 claim over continued non-compliance with disclosure and costs orders, holding the breaches serious and the sanction proportionate.

• Strike out applications
• Summary judgment
• Abuse of process
• Relief from sanctions
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Damages inquiry

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Wenda Co Ltd v Jinhong & Ors

Wenda Co Ltd v Jinhong & Ors [2026] EWHC 909 (Comm) (24 April 2026)

Commercial Court judgment on invoice financing, fiduciary duties, dishonesty, and tracing; Wenda succeeded on most claims, but its claim against Mr Petit was dismissed.

• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Express and constructive trusts
• Dishonest assistance
• Knowing receipt
• Breach of contract
• Fraudulent misrepresentation

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Voltaire Capital Holdings Limited & Ors v Eric Watson & Ors

The High Court refused a late application by William Gibson to add six counterclaims, holding they were too late, inadequately pleaded, and would jeopardise the trial date.

• Amendment of pleadings
• Counterclaims
• Limitation of actions
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Unlawful means conspiracy
• Knowing receipt

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