Legal Affairs / General

UK Court of Appeal on understanding policy intent through pre-contractual documents

Litigating in the shadows? How the Western Cape High Court got subrogation wrong

In June 2025, the Western Cape Court handed down a judgment on subrogation that changes established legal principles and settled practice.

Mandatory Mediation: some more developments

The Constitutional Court refused direct access and dismissed the application by Gert Nel Attorneys to challenge the Gauteng High Court’s mandatory mediation requirements. The court did not consider nor pronounce on the merits of the application. Gert Nel will continue its challenge the requirement in the High Court and the PIPLA challenge apparently remains pending.

London High Court Decision Highlights Broker Duties and the Reach of "Other Insurance" Clauses

A recent High Court judgement in London has sent a strong message to insurance brokers about the consequences of failing to provide comprehensive advice, while also offering new guidance on how overlapping insurance policies interact.