The National Case Law Archive provides summaries of landmark cases across English and Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish jurisdictions, reflecting the distinct legal systems within the United Kingdom, to support your studies and research. We also offer analysis, guides and definitions covering the seven foundations of law. Contact us for corrections and enquiries.
Latest case law:
April 29, 2026
Mate v Mate [2023] EWHC 238 (Ch)
April 29, 2026
Habberfield v Habberfield [2019] EWCA Civ 890
April 29, 2026
Davies v Davies [2016] EWCA Civ 463
April 29, 2026
Miles v Shearer [2021] EWHC 1000 (Ch)
April 29, 2026
Cowan v Foreman & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 1336
April 29, 2026
Bracey v Curley [2022] EWHC 359 (Ch)
April 29, 2026
Whittle v Whittle [2022] EWHC 925 (Ch)
April 28, 2026
Kelly v Brennan [2020] EWHC 245 (Ch)
April 28, 2026
Baker v Hewston [2023] EWHC 1145 (Ch)
April 28, 2026
Barrett v Bem [2012] EWCA Civ 52
Latest analysis:
April 24, 2026
How CILEX v Mazur [2026] rescued paralegals, law centres & PI firms from accidental criminality & what it says about who practises law.
April 20, 2026
Orsted v HMRC: what “on the provision of plant” really means for infrastructure developers
National Case Law Archive
Capital allowances for preparatory survey costs denied: “on the provision of plant” requires a close connection to the plant itself.
April 17, 2026
Can a job offer be withdrawn? Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates
National Case Law Archive
Job offers can be withdrawn, but employers risk breach of contract or discrimination claims if conditions are misused or bias drives the decision.
April 10, 2026
Kession v KVB clarifies principal responsibility under section 39 FSMA
National Case Law Archive
The Supreme Court clarifies s.39 FSMA: principals can limit AR responsibility by client category.
March 30, 2026
UniCredit Bank GmbH v Constitution Aircraft Leasing: a landmark on sanctions, letters of credit, and the protection of compliance
National Case Law Archive
The Supreme Court sanctions block letter of credit payments linked to pre-existing Russian aircraft leases. S.44 SAMLA protects compliant banks.
Guides:
April 24, 2026
Estoppel
April 24, 2026
Actus reus
April 22, 2026
Article 8 ECHR
April 2, 2026
Negligence in English law
April 2, 2026
Economic duress in English law
March 31, 2026
Duty of care in English law
March 29, 2026
Foreseeability in English law
March 25, 2026
Breach of contract in English law
March 25, 2026
De minimis non curat lex in English law
March 22, 2026
Consensus ad idem: agreement in contract law
March 20, 2026
Assault and battery in English law
March 19, 2026
Novus actus interveniens in English law
Practice:
April 1, 2026
How to get a divorce in the UK: England and Wales
April 28, 2026
