Back to Events listing

Civil fraud and asset recovery, Commercial disputes

“Hot Topic” Seminar: Takhar v Gracefield Developments Ltd

Tuesday 2 July 2019
1pm - 2pm including sandwiches and refreshments
The Law Society (David Lloyd George Room), 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL,
1.0 CPD

Setting aside judgments on the grounds of fraud

On 20 March 2019, the Supreme Court (sitting with 7 justices) gave judgment in Takhar v Gracefield Developments Ltd unanimously allowing the appeal and clarifying the test for setting aside judgments on the grounds of fraud. John Wardell QC and Andrew Mold acted for the successful appellant.

In this seminar, John and Andrew and Jia Wei Lee will:
(1) explain the background to the case;
(2) consider the competing policy objectives and the reasoning given in the 4 judgments by Lord Kerr, Lord Sumption, Lord Briggs and Lady Arden;
(3) consider some of the practical implications of the decision.

Please note, this event is free of charge to attend. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you would like to RSVP, please email seminars@wilberforce.co.uk

People to view:

Share by: Email

Related Insights View all thought leadership

  1. Placeholder

    Recent Cases

    Supreme Court hands down judgment in LA Micro Group Inc v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd and others [2024]

    Company law, Commercial disputes, Trusts, probate and estates: contentious

    Clare Stanley KC
    Wednesday 11 December 2024

    View more
  2. Placeholder

    Recent Cases

    Invest Bank P.S.C. v El-Husseini & Ors: Important Commercial Court case providing guidance on pleading and proving cases under s.423 Insolvency Act 1986

    Commercial disputes, Civil fraud and asset recovery

    Tim Penny KC | Tiffany Scott KC
    Tuesday 3 December 2024

    View more
  3. Placeholder

    Recent Cases

    Receiver restored – an interim remedy in shareholder disputes

    Company law, Commercial disputes, International / offshore

    Nikki Singla KC
    Thursday 7 November 2024

    View more
  4. Placeholder

    Recent Cases

    Court rejects application for Norwich Pharmacal order in the Magomedov litigation

    Commercial disputes, Civil fraud and asset recovery, Company law

    Bobby Friedman | Rachael Earle
    Thursday 24 October 2024

    View more

View all thought leadership