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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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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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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Court explains the purpose of W&I cover

Buyer denied cover after specialty bakery merger turned sour …   Background The Commercial Court recently considered a claim made against a Buyer’s Side Warranty and Indemnity Policy in Finsbury
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Cyber attack not within war exclusion

Cyber attack not within war exclusion Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey decides the 2017 NotPetya malware attack did not fall within the ‘hostile or warlike’ acts
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