He also decided Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew, a leading English fiduciary law and professional negligence case, concerning a solicitor's duty of care and skill, and the nature of fiduciary duties. The case is globally cited for its definition of a fiduciary and the circumstances in which a fiduciary relationship arises.
He also ruled in Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew, an important English fiduciary law and professional negligence case, concerning a solicitor's duty to care and skill, as well as the nature of fiduciary duties. The case is widely cited for its definition of a fiduciary and the circumstances under which such relationships occur.