“…legations and evidence at the hearing of the appeal. Contempt applications brought for an improper purpose may be struck out (Navigator Equities Ltd v Deripaska[2020] EWHC 1798 (Comm) at [138]). It would not be appropriate to make any finding about Michael’s purpose, but the timing calls for explanation and, in the absence of an explanation,…”
“…As for Marcus Smith J’s third reason, this is supported by the recent observations of Andrew Baker J in Navigator Equities Ltd v Deripaska [2020] EWHC 1798 (Comm), which I would endorse:…”