• Commercial update: Settlement agreements, unknown claims, and finality

      Will a settlement agreement compromise claims that are unknown to the parties? Alexander Whatley analyses the Court of Appeal’s most recent contribution to the issue (Khanty-Mansiysk Recoveries Ltd v Forsters LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 89). To view Alexander's analysis please click here. Alexander is a Commercial Law barrister specialising in contract disputes. To view his profile click here.

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    • Alexander Whatley gives an update regarding security for costs and ATE insurance

      If a claimant has the benefit of an After-The-Event insurance policy, is he protected from an order requiring him to provide security for the defendant’s costs? Read Alexander Whatley's briefing on the subject here (Premier Motorauctions Ltd & Others v Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP & Lloyds Bank Plc [2017] EWCA Civ). Alexander is a Commercial Law barrister specialising in contractual claims. View his profile here.

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