A recent case has restated the basic principles of a claim in conversion fir wrongful retention of goods.

The risks for contractors and subcontractors in PFI are not to be underestimated. The trick is to understand what these risks are, and to be bold about pricing for them.

With the OFT breathing down our necks, it would be wise not to get caught out on competition rules because you didn't know they existed.

Construction companies accused by the OFT will be wondering how bad things are going to be for them. Here's the answer.

Clarification from the Court of Appeal in Evans v Cherry Tree Finance Ltd & Anor, concerning consumer and business contracts.

A look at a case showing an increasingly robust judicial attitude benefiting lenders.

Ian Yule discusses the legal issues regarding the project manager's duty to act fairly and impartially.

Usually, a mortgagee has 12 years from the date on which the right of action accrued to take action under its security; and after the expiry of that period, will be 'time barred' under the Limitation Act 1980 from taking steps to enforce its security.

Renault UK Ltd v Fleetpro Technical Services Ltd & Anor is an interesting case. It confirms that fraudulent misrepresentations can be made to a machine such that, if loss is suffered as a result, a claim in damages can be brought.

If a home is built defectively, but the owners can still live in it, what compensation can they claim from the house builder for their loss of enjoyment?

The case of Parallel Imports (Europe) Ltd  (T/A Baglan Car Centre) v Radivan & Anor is a reminder to dealers that care needs to be exercised where there is a history of trading with a supplier.

Fairfax Gerrard Holdings Ltd and others v Capital Bank Plc (now Bank of Scotland Plc by substitution) is a reminder that retention of title clauses are a clumsy and unreliable method of taking security over an asset, including over motor vehicles.

Wragge & Co's experts look at Mr & Mrs Banfield v Leeds Building Society, which saw an unhappy Christmas for the Banfields. This was due to the dismissal of their appeal by the Court of Appeal in relation to a Possession Order granted in LBS' favour.

The New Year sees an important decision in relation to two of the competing modern day realities: financial difficulties and marital breakdown. 

Wragge & Co takes a look at the legal implications of statements made in a company's promotional literature used to attract customers.

Fiona Hayles, associate at Wragge & CO LLP Solicitors, discusses two very different cases illustrating the varied impact of bankruptcy in the property arena.

This article analyses a case about the correct measure of damages payable to a finance company whose goods have been unlawfully converted by a third party.

Arbitration disputes are increasingly ending up in court, raising questions as to whether this  pays proper regard to the wishes of the parties and the message the courts ought to give when faced with invitations to adjudicate arbitration issues.