“…the absence of any express recognition by HMG, what is needed is a factual enquiry in accordance with Republic of Somalia v Woodhouse Drake & Carey (Suisse) SA [1993] QB 54 to identify who is to be regarded as President of Venezuela, and further whether that person has determined the composition of the Board of the BCV and whether…”
“…The significance of diplomatic relations is also recognised in the domestic authorities. In Republic of Somalia v Woodhouse Drake & Carey (Suisse) SA [1993] QB 54 an issue arose as to which of various competing factions was entitled to the proceeds of sale of a cargo which was undoubtedly the property of the Republic of …”