Reviving the Framework: The Arbitration Act 2025 and the New Era of UK Arbitration

England is widely recognised as a leading choice for international arbitration. There is a strong tradition of arbitration in the jurisdiction with institutional support and a robust judicial record of
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Lonham Group Ltd v. Scotbeef Ltd

In Lonham Group Ltd v. Scotbeef Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 203 (see the judgment here), the CoA considered issues of representations and warranties of information provided by the insured to
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Sky & Mace v Riverstone Managing Agency & ors [2024] EWCA Civ 156

The Court of Appeal (“COA”) clarifies coverage for deterioration and development damage in a recent Construction All Risks (“CAR”) policy dispute. In Sky UK Ltd & Mace Ltd v Riverstone
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2025 Insuralex comparative European report on skiing accidents

Skiing accidents often involve cross border situations, as such accidents are prone to happen either while being on holiday or having an accident with somebody who is on holiday or
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Litigation is a Highway

A recent County Court judgment, in which CPB represented the successful defendant, stands as a cautionary tale on the importance of proper claims management when engaging in litigation. The defendant
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Unipolsai Assucurazioni S.p.A -v- Covéa Insurance Plc

The Court of Appeal provides guidance on what constitutes a ‘catastrophe’ and on the interpretation of the “Hours Clause” in the context of property catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance In
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Bellini (N/E) Ltd (t/a Bellini) v. Brit UW Ltd

Court of Appeal affirms the importance of clear drafting In Bellini (N/E) Ltd trading as Bellini v Brit UW Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 435 (see the judgment here), the Court
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Norman Hay plc v Marsh Ltd

In Norman Hay plc v Marsh Ltd [2024] EWHC 1039 (Comm), in the context of a summary judgment application, the High Court considered the correct approach when determining a claim
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Comparative law report on judicial expertise for Europe and UK

A number of the European Insuralex members have once again joined forces to draft an interesting comparative legal report on judicial expert law in Europe and the United Kingdom.  A
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The importance of being earnest…

Insuralex UK (CPB) successfully represented a Greek insurer in the High Court, where the judgment underlines the importance of ensuring an expert guards against becoming a party’s advocate. The full
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