Risky Business - Ep 5: Commercial contracts – pitfalls reminders – who am I contracting with?

Associates Saskia Wolters and Elisabeth Wagner examine the Supreme Court's decision in Philipp (Respondent) v Barclays Bank UK PLC (Appellant) [2023] UKSC 25.

They delve into issues of authority, particularly in contexts where a counter-party is acting through an agent. The discussion highlights how the Court's findings impact contractual relationships and the importance of understanding the authority of those you are contracting with.

For further background on this and the Supreme Court's decision please do see our recent insight articles:

• Apparent authority post Philipp v Barclays – looking beyond Quincecare duty
• Will we hear the term “Quincecare Duty” again? Supreme Court sides with banks in Philipp v Barclays