External Conferences
Arbrix 2026 Conference
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Stratford Manor Hotel, Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
Property, Commercial disputesMonday 15 September 2025
Judgment handed down in UBS AG v Kei and ors
Alice Hawker represented the successful Claimant in UBS AG v Kei and ors in securing a possession order to enforce a loan of £46.8 million, an order to transfer up to the High Court for enforcement and dismissing a counterclaim for £5.5 million. During the six-day trial, the Court considered issues of promissory estoppel, proprietary estoppel, unjust enrichment, negligent misstatement, and the Court’s discretion under s. 36 of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 in circumstances where there are freezing orders expressly prohibiting dealing with the property.
Alice was instructed by the brilliant team at Simmons & Simmons, and in particular Alexander Thavenot, James Voos, and Craig Gilchrist.
People to view:
Related Insights View all thought leadership
Articles
Real property, real impact: throwing off mediaeval chains or heresy?
Article by Harriet Holmes, published 28th September 2026 This article was originally published by Estates Gazette here. Manchester Airport v Dutton [1999] EWCA Civ 844; [1999] 1 EGLR 147 may have been decided shortly before the turn of the century, but in... Read more
By Harriet Holmes
View more
Monday 26 October 2026Articles
Foreign judgments and issue estoppel: orthodoxy reasserted
In the latest edition of our commercial litigation insights series, Andreas Giannakopoulos examines the Court of Appeal's recent decision in Aviator LLC v Spribe OÜ [2026] EWCA Civ 1224, considering whether the preclusive effect of a foreign judgment on a claim made in subsequent English proceedings is governed by English law or the law applicable to the underlying claim.
By Andreas Giannakopoulos
View more
Wednesday 28 October 2026News
Clare Stanley KC featured in Chambers & Partners Stars at the Bar 2027
Clare Stanley KC has been named as one of Chambers’ Stars at the Bar, an accolade given to just 16 top barristers who are recognised for their excellence across a range of practice areas. Clare is ranked by Chambers &... Read more
Tuesday 27 October 2026
View more
