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Public Institution for Social Security v Al-Wazzan
[2024] EWHC 480 (Comm)
Key Principle
A party has 'control' of a third party's documents for disclosure purposes not only where it has a legally enforceable right of access but also where there is a standing or continuing practical arrangement or understanding placing the documents within its practical control; the existence of such practical control must be assessed strictly and entity-by-entity.
Area of Law
General
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