Dodson (and another) v Shield & Others [2023] EWCA Civ 1391

On 27 November 2023 the Court of Appeal (Lewison, King and Birss LJJ) handed down judgment in Dodson & others v Shield & others.

The appeal concerns an unfair prejudice petition and clarifies the law on quasi-partnership in that context, including the effect of contractual clauses intended to exclude such a relationship.

Richard Clegg, with Max Mallin KC of Wilberforce Chambers, acted for the appellants, instructed by Daniel Jennings at Shakespeare Martineau.

Read the full case here.