QCR Spring 2017: Is my deterrent clause enforceable?

Cavendish Square Holding BV v El Makdessi and ParkingEye Ltd v Beavis [2015] UKSC67

The Supreme Court considers the principles governing penalty clauses for the first time since 1915. Read the UK Defence Club's Soundings here.

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Date25/05/2017

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