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Daniel Schwennicke is a barrister practising from Fountain Court Chambers, London.

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Damages for breach of anti-assignment clauses

The effectiveness of restrictions on the assignment of contractual rights has been qualified by statute and potentially by the courts. In these circumstances, obligors may look to their remedies against assignors and assignees, which may include damages for breach of contract and for inducing breach of contract. Akhil Shah KC and Daniel Schwennicke of Fountain Court Chambers analyse the relevant legal principles and provide practical advice to secured lenders seeking to take assignments of contractual rights.

1 AUG 2023