BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 6th, 2026 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Adcamp LLP v Office Properties PL Ltd & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 50 (06 February 2026)

General Medical Council v Gilbert & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 53 (06 February 2026)

Sahara Energy Resource Ltd v Societe Nationale de Raffinage SA (Sonara) [2026] EWCA Civ 54 (06 February 2026)

South Bank Hotel Management Company Ltd v Galliard Hotels Ltd & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 56 (06 February 2026)

Tyson International Company Ltd v GIC RE, India, Corporate Member Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 40 (05 February 2026)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Campbell v R. [2026] EWCA Crim 51 (06 February 2026)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Gorczyka v Regional Court of Krosno, Poland [2026] EWHC 214 (Admin) (06 February 2026)

Eslami v North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court [2026] EWHC 219 (Admin) (05 February 2026)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Trayport Ltd v E-Star Trading GmbH & Ors [2026] EWHC 164 (Ch) (06 February 2026)

NoCopyrightSounds Ltd v AEI Music Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 198 (Ch) (06 February 2026)

Cator & Ors v Thynn & Anor [2026] EWHC 209 (Ch) (06 February 2026)

DG Resources Ltd v Commissioner for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2025] EWHC 201 (Ch) (05 February 2026)

High Court (Commercial Court)

M5 Associates Ltd v Wetton & Anor [2026] EWHC 185 (Comm) (06 February 2026)

High Court (Family Division)

Medway Council v The Father & Anor [2026] EWHC 236 (Fam) (06 February 2026)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Choksi v Government of India & Ors [2026] EWHC 217 (KB) (06 February 2026)

Saluja & Anor v Vyman Solicitors Ltd (Rev1) [2026] EWHC 229 (KB) (06 February 2026)

BG Atlantic Inc v Hay Hill Investments Ltd [2026] EWHC 226 (KB) (06 February 2026)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Darchem Engineering Ltd v Bouygues Travaux Publics & Anor [2026] EWHC 220 (TCC) (06 February 2026)

CR Construction (UK) Ltd v Barclays Bank PLC (Re Consequential Matters – Costs and Stay) [2026] EWHC 228 (TCC) (04 February 2026)

Source: www.bailii.org

Tribunal clarifies approach to pay disparities for transferred workers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 6th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A recent ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) clarifies how organisations must approach pay arrangements for employees who transfer into their workforce, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2026

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Captain jailed over deadly North Sea tanker crash – BBC News

Posted February 6th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A cargo ship captain found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter has been jailed for six years.’

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BBC News, 5th February 2026

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The ‘heinous’ child killing that shook a town and the fight for justice – BBC News

Posted February 6th, 2026 in news by sally

‘Lilia Valutyte, nine, was playing outside her mother’s shop in Boston, Lincolnshire, when she was stabbed in the heart by Deividas Skebas on 28 July 2022. After a jury found him guilty of her murder on Thursday, prosecutors told of their determination to get justice for Lilia.’

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BBC News, 5th February 2026

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Judge rejects disbarred barrister’s appeal over immigration firm – Legal Futures

Posted February 6th, 2026 in news by sally

‘An ex-barrister who failed to disclose he had been disbarred has failed in a challenge to the Immigration Advice Authority’s (IAA) refusal to register his firm.’

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Legal Futures, 6th February 2026

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Court of Appeal provides clarity for lenders amid ‘mortgage prisoner’ concerns – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 6th, 2026 in news by sally

‘A recent decision by the Court of Appeal in England & Wales highlights that judicial remedies cannot be used to unwind or amend regulated mortgages, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2026

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