Civil Procedure - Application for relief from sanctions for failure to file witness statement and list of documents within the time specified by Case Management Conference orders – Whether the application was filed promptly – Whether the
information contained in the affidavits filed in support of the application satisfies the requirement for evidence on affidavit – Whether the failure was unintentional – Whether there is a good explanation for the failure – Whether the second defendant

Civil Procedure - Part 37 and 64 Civil Procedure Rules 2002 - Whether it would be just and fair to make no order as to costs - Whether the Claimant should pay the Defendant’s costs

Wills – Probate – Competing Wills – Validity of will – forgery – Presumption of due execution – Knowledge and approval – Testamentary capacity – Undue influence – Fraud – Burden and standard of proof in fraud cases – Expert evidence – handwriting analysis – Credibility of witnesses – Wills Act, s.6 – Forgery Act, s.3

Family Law – The Children (Guardianship and Custody) Act- The Maintenance Act- Whether the sum claimed for maintenance by the Claimant is reasonable

Intellectual Property – Rectification of Geographical Indication – Appeal from Decision of Tribunal – Interim Relief

Civil Procedure - CPR 29.11(2), 26.8 - Application to give viva voce evidence at trial-Whether application to give viva voce evidence can be made at Pre-Trial Review-Whether a witness can be allowed to give viva voce evidence at trial if application for relief from sanction for failure to file witness statement was previously denied- Whether the Claimant’s claim can still proceed to trial with just pleadings and expert report