Witness evidence and relief from sanctions: PJSC Tatneft v Bogolyubov [2020] EWHC 3250 (Comm)

In this Weekly Law Review, I look at the judgment in PJSC Tatneft v Bogolyubov and others [2020] EWHC 3250 (Comm). The case concerned the claimant's application for relief from sanctions. Part way through the trial, the claimant wished to call a further witness to give oral evidence. The court applied Denton v T H White Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 906. This case is another which highlights how important it is to thoroughly consider what evidence is required at the earliest possible opportunity, and well before trial. If you have any queries about this case, please get in touch.