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 adjudicated Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew, an influential English fiduciary law and professional negligence case, involving a solicitor's responsibility to care and skill, and the nature of fiduciary responsibilities. The case is globally recognized for its definition of a fiduciary and the conditions under which fiduciary relationships arise.