Daniel Goldblatt

Appeal concerning, amongst other things, the correct approach to an assessment of damages where a liability judgment has been obtained. Led by Tim Prudhoe KC.

Appeal from Trinidad and Tobago concerning the correct approach to determining the duration of a marriage for the purpose of excluding assets from an estate in a matrimonial finance dispute. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Acting on behalf of the Attorney General as the interested party in a Privy Council appeal concerning a challenge to the Commission of Enquiry set up to investigate a multi-million dollar housing project in Trinidad & Tobago. Led by Daniel Feetham KC.

Appeal concerning the power of a devolved legislature to enter into build, own, lease, transfer (BOLT) private finance initiatives without approval or oversight from central government. Led by Howard Stevens KC

Acting on behalf of the Attorney General in a claim for constitutional relief. Led by Peter Knox KC.

Acting on behalf of the Respondents in a matter concerning the breadth of the Constitution’s ‘due process’ and ‘protection of the law’ provisions. Led by Peter Knox KC.

Acting for Caribbean Airlines in an appeal over statutory interpretation and whether the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago was bound by an industrial agreement entered into by its predecessor, British West Indian Airways. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Privy Council appeal concerning a dispute by 12 beneficiaries under a will over a landed estate, raising issues of appellate intervention over findings of fact and proprietary estoppel. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Privy Council appeal by the former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago in his private capacity involving contracts for the sale of land on the island of Tobago. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Privy Council appeal from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court concerning a fraudulent attempt to escape from a settlement agreement, and the proper approach to an application for default judgment where the claim is for a remedy other than a sum of money. Led by Thomas Roe KC.

Acting on behalf of the Attorney General in a matter concerning the compatibility of section 5(1) of the Bail Act 1994 with the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago. Led by Peter Knox KC.

Acting on behalf of the President of Trinidad and Tobago in an appeal against the grant of leave for judicial review. Led by Howard Stevens KC.

Acting for a beneficiary of a Jersey trust in relation to a representation brought by the trustees seeking declaratory relief in respect of ownership of trust property. Led by Charles Sorensen.

Acting in the multi-million-pound liquidation of GR123 (formerly MCE Insurance Ltd), a UK/Gibraltar motor insurance underwriter. Led by Daniel Feetham KC.

Assisting in a worldwide freezing injunction application in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court relating to non-payment of a judgment debt as well as an application for committal application for non-payment of the judgment debt. 

Appeal from Trinidad and Tobago concerning the correct approach to determining the duration of a marriage for the purpose of excluding assets from an estate in a matrimonial finance dispute. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Privy Council appeal by the former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago in his private capacity involving contracts for the sale of land on the island of Tobago. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Assisting in a multi-million dollar estate trust dispute involving allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as the rule against reflective loss.

Advice on appealing an order setting aside a multi-million dollar default judgment in a Caribbean jurisdiction.

Advising the parliament of a British Overseas Territory on the powers and privileges of its members.

Privy Council appeal concerning a dispute by 12 beneficiaries under a will over a landed estate, raising issues of appellate intervention over findings of fact and proprietary estoppel. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Privy Council appeal from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court concerning a fraudulent attempt to escape from a settlement agreement, and the proper approach to an application for default judgment where the claim is for a remedy other than a sum of money. Led by Thomas Roe KC.

Acting for four defendants in a multimillion pound international civil fraud and insolvency claim relating to the ownership of software which integrates blockchains to facilitate capital markets transactions. Led by Charlotte Pope-Williams.

Advising a Caribbean insurance broker on the response to a claim by an insured financial institution that had civil liability cover declined, in part, by reference to a cryptocurrency exclusion clause.

Assisting in a multi-million dollar estate trust dispute involving allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as the rule against reflective loss.

Acting on behalf of members of the Credit Suisse Deal Team in a multi-billion dollar civil fraud claim concerning the enforceability of state guarantees (described by The Lawyer as one of the top 20 cases of 2023). Led by, amongst others, Peter Knox KC.

Acting as sole counsel for a group of insurers in an application for an urgent injunction to prevent a claimant accused of fundamental dishonesty from deleting social media posts until after trial.

Privy Council appeal from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court concerning a fraudulent attempt to escape from a settlement agreement, and the proper approach to an application for default judgment where the claim is for a remedy other than a sum of money. Led by Thomas Roe KC.

Acting for the Defendant as sole counsel in a Commercial Court claim valued at over £3.5 million arising out of a contract for the purchase of crude oil between two West African companies (ongoing)

Appeal to the Court of Appeal in a multi-million euro dispute over a profit share agreement in a luxury golf course involving issues of contractual interpretation and the application of ‘the presumption of similarity’ to Swiss law. Led by Peter Knox KC.

Drafting statements of case for a multi-million-pound breach of contract and unjust enrichment claim relating to a series of property developments.

Acting on behalf of members of the Credit Suisse Deal Team in a multi-billion dollar civil fraud claim concerning the enforceability of state guarantees (described by The Lawyer as one of the top 20 cases of 2023). Led by, amongst others, Peter Knox KC.

Acting for a supplier as sole counsel in a Commercial Court dispute against a European airline over the supply of equipment (ongoing)

Joined appeals in the Court of Appeal involving issues of contractual interpretation, interpretation of the Patents Act 1977 and costs. Led by Peter Knox KC.

 Application to register Malaysian judgments under the Administration of Justice Act 1920.

Privy Council appeal from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court concerning a fraudulent attempt to escape from a settlement agreement, and the proper approach to an application for default judgment where the claim is for a remedy other than a sum of money. Led by Thomas Roe KC.

(LCIA): Acting (as junior counsel) for the buyer in an arbitration concerning breaches of warranty and indemnity claims arising out of a share purchase agreement.

(LCIA): Assisting (as junior counsel) in a dispute arising out of the impact of UK and US sanctions on close-out worth tens of millions of dollars under an ISDA Master Agreement.

(SIAC): Advised (as junior counsel) a logistics company in contemplated Euro €100 million arbitral proceedings against a former client in relation to breaches of a freight forwarding contract that had been impacted by sanctions on Russia.

(ICC): Instructed (as junior counsel) for a French rolling stock manufacturer in jurisdictional and limitation challenges to a multi-million pound breach of contract claim.

(ICC): Acting (as junior counsel) in a dispute between a state-owned geothermal company and a service provider.

(ICC): Advising (as junior counsel) on a €100 million arbitration in relation to a multi-billion euro securitisation transaction.

(ICC): Instructed (as junior counsel) for a US biopharmaceutical company in claims relating to alleged breaches of tax warranties contained in an SPA.

Acting for four defendants in a multimillion pound international civil fraud and insolvency claim relating to the ownership of software which integrates blockchains to facilitate capital markets transactions. Led by Charlotte Pope-Williams.

Advising on the winding up of partnerships.

Appearances in winding up and bankruptcy petitions.

Lily Properties & Anoth v Stonebridge & Others [2020] EWHC 2113 (CH) – Unfair prejudice petition involving a company formed by a residential community.

Acting in the multi-million-pound liquidation of GR123 (formerly MCE Insurance Ltd), a UK/Gibraltar motor insurance underwriter. Led by Daniel Feetham KC.

Acting (as junior counsel) in the Court of Appeal over a professional negligence claim against solicitors arising out of advice given in connection with a trustee in bankruptcy's claims against the daughter of the bankrupt. Led by Charlotte Pope-Williams.

Applications to restrain presentation of winding up petitions.

Advising on misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty and debt claims against current and former company directors.

Interlocutory concerning the relationship between the CPR and Insolvency Rules as part of a multi-million-pound claim against former administrators of a company. As a pupil.

Advising a Caribbean insurance broker on the response to a claim by an insured financial institution that has had civil liability cover declined, in part, by reference to a cryptocurrency exclusion clause.

Advising in relation to limitation periods for claims.

Acting as sole counsel for a group of insurers in an application for an urgent injunction to prevent a claimant accused of fundamental dishonesty from deleting social media posts until after trial.

Advising on declinature of commercial policies for failure to notify.

Advising on interpretation of section 11 of the Insurance Act 2015.

Advising (with Richard Samuel) on a €100 million ICC arbitration in relation to a multi-billion euro securitisation transaction.

Acting on behalf of members of the Credit Suisse Deal Team in a multi-billion dollar civil fraud claim concerning the enforceability of state guarantees (described by The Lawyer as one of the top 20 cases of 2023). Led by, amongst others, Peter Knox KC.

Acting for four defendants in a multimillion pound international civil fraud and insolvency claim relating to the ownership of software which integrates blockchains to facilitate capital markets transactions. Led by Charlotte Pope-Williams.

Appeal concerning the power of a devolved legislature to enter into build, own, lease, transfer (BOLT) private finance initiatives without approval or oversight from central government. Led by Howard Stevens KC

Acting for a beneficiary of a Jersey trust in relation to a representation brought by the trustees seeking declaratory relief in respect of ownership of trust property. Led by Charles Sorensen.

Advising on prospects of appeal to the Privy Council in a challenge to the validity of a will in Trinidad & Tobago.

Acting and advising in relation to claims brought under TOLATA and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Appeal from Trinidad and Tobago concerning the correct approach to determining the duration of a marriage for the purpose of excluding assets from an estate in a matrimonial finance dispute. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Advising corporate beneficiaries on bringing administration action against trustees to enforce a claim for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty by a third party.

Advising in relation to contentious probate claims involving foreign property.

Assisting in a multi-million dollar estate trust dispute involving allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as the rule against reflective loss.

Privy Council appeal concerning a dispute by 12 beneficiaries under a will over a landed estate, raising issues of appellate intervention over findings of fact and proprietary estoppel. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Acting for the Defendant as sole counsel in a Commercial Court claim valued at over £3.5 million arising out of a contract for the purchase of crude oil between two West African companies (ongoing).

Acting for an airline in a high-value hull damage claim involving an Airbus A380.

Acting for Caribbean Airlines in an appeal over statutory interpretation and whether the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago was bound by an industrial agreement entered into by its predecessor, British West Indian Airways. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.

Acting (as junior counsel) for a German aircraft manufacturer in a personal injury and product liability claim arising from the crash of one of its aerobatic aircraft (ongoing).

Acting as sole counsel for a group of insurers in an application for an urgent injunction to prevent a claimant accused of fundamental dishonesty from deleting social media posts until after trial.

Acting on behalf of the Attorney General in a matter concerning, amongst other things, the need to specifically plead a case against an emanation of the State. Led by Peter Knox KC.

Acting on behalf of the Attorney General as the interested party in a Privy Council appeal concerning a challenge to the Commission of Enquiry set up to investigate a multi-million dollar housing project in Trinidad & Tobago. Led by Daniel Feetham KC.

Acting on behalf of the Attorney General in a matter concerning the compatibility of section 5(1) of the Bail Act 1994 with the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago. Led by Peter Knox KC.

Acting on behalf of the President of Trinidad and Tobago in an appeal against the grant of leave for judicial review. Led by Howard Stevens KC.

Advising the parliament of a British Overseas Territory on the powers and privileges of its members.

Appeal concerning the power of a devolved legislature to enter into build, own, lease, transfer (BOLT) private finance initiatives without approval or oversight from central government. Led by Howard Stevens KC

Acting on behalf of the Respondents in a matter concerning the breadth of the Constitution’s ‘due process’ and ‘protection of the law’ provisions. Led by Peter Knox KC.

Advising a Caribbean insurance broker on the response to a claim by an insured financial institution that has had civil liability cover declined, in part, by reference to a cryptocurrency exclusion clause.

Advice on appealing an order setting aside a multi-million dollar default judgment in a Caribbean jurisdiction.

Advising the parliament of a British Overseas Territory on the powers and privileges of its members.

Privy Council appeal from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court concerning a fraudulent attempt to escape from a settlement agreement, and the proper approach to an application for default judgment where the claim is for a remedy other than a sum of money. Led by Thomas Roe KC.

Advising a Caribbean insurance broker on the response to a claim by an insured financial institution that had civil liability cover declined, in part, by reference to a cryptocurrency exclusion clause.

Assisting in a worldwide freezing injunction application in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court relating to non-payment of a judgment debt as well as an application for committal application for non-payment of the judgment debt. 

Acting for Caribbean Airlines in an appeal over statutory interpretation and whether the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago was bound by an industrial agreement entered into by its predecessor, British West Indian Airways. Led by Anand Ramlogan SC.