Client Cases

(1997–1998)

Estate of Felix Penny v Emmuljunga

Felix Penny, a baby, was killed in the collapse of the Swedish pram in which he was sleeping. Initially, the manufacturer resisted the claims brought against it, but later negotiated a settlement.

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Whale Watch v Transport Accident Investigation Commission

Whale Watch suffered the capsize of one of its whale watching boats and a Taiwanese tourist was killed.

Arbitration of Commercial Lease Dispute

GCA Lawyers acted for the owner of a commercial building in an arbitration concerning end-of-lease reinstatement obligations. The owner obtained an award requiring the former tenant to pay six-figure reinstatement costs for fit-out works it had failed to complete under the lease.

Agricultural Disease Dispute

GCA Lawyers acted for a farming business in a complex High Court claim involving alleged disease transmission from a key supplier. The matter resolved satisfactorily after a detailed factual investigation led by GCA established the evidential basis for liability, including through discovery applications, input from leading UK veterinary scientists, and information obtained from government agencies and third parties.
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