[2025] EWHC 2621 (KB)

The following is before the court. Firstly, two statements made by Alex Wilson, partner at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, in support of The FT's position, "Wilson 2" dated 13 May 2025 and "Wilson 3" dated 20 June 2025. Secondly, two statements made by Jill Greenfield, partner at Fieldfisher, in support of the PI claimants' position, dated 14 May and 20 June 2025. Thirdly, one statement made by Harry Stewart Moore, partner at Gardner Leader LLP, in support of Mr Odey's position, dated 13 June 2025.

There is also a statement made by Mr Odey himself dated 8 July 2025. Although this was filed and served after the deadline imposed in Steyn J's directions, I give permission for it to be admitted. It is relied upon primarily to respond to matters raised in Wilson 3, rather than to adduce evidence which should have been anticipated at an earlier stage. The FT did not object to this course, and I do not consider that any prejudice is occasioned by the admission of this evidence.

It is unnecessary for me to attempt to summarise the contents of each of the witness statements, or the extensive party and party correspondence, much of which is, in turn, summarised in those statements. I have read all of the statements, and I have taken their contents into account.