PLC Dispute Resolution has published the latest article from Allen & Overy LLP's Litigation and Dispute Resolution group on current issues in litigation.

In Article, You can't do that: the varied limits of the ultra vires doctrine, Richard Farnhill and James Neill consider the ultra vires doctrine in the light of the decision in Charles Terence Estates Ltd v Cornwall Council [2011] EWHC 2542 (Ch). In particular, the authors discuss the practical implications for those who contract with governmental and public authorities.