KB-2023-004010 - [2025] EWHC 2689 (KB)

There should be no penalty for contempt. To the extent that parts of the costs of the Contempt Application have been awarded against Mr Smith and CSM is sufficient penalty in the peculiar circumstances of this case.

There should be an order for an inquiry as to damages and there should be a CMC for further directions.

The costs of the action should be paid by MGWL to Mr Smith and CSM, but there should be a carve out of a part of the costs of the Contempt Application as set out in more detail above. There should also be certain items where there are no order as to costs as set out in more detail above.

An order should be prepared to reflect these conclusions. The Court wishes to thank all Counsel for their written and oral submissions which have assisted the Court.