In this edition, we report on two decisions which look at the enforceability of agreements to negotiate in good faith, a Court of Appeal decision on the meaning of “best endeavours” in commercial contracts, and a case which considers whether ending an email with the sender’s first name qualifies as a “signature” sufficient to make a guarantee legally enforceable. We also look at a case which deals with the cost consequences of failing to mediate, and another which looks at Part 36 offers in construction proceedings. Finally, we consider a case in which a firm of solicitors resisted having to disclose the whereabouts of its client on the basis that it was legally privileged.

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