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Supply chain liability: Court of Appeal allows claims against UK companies for alleged forced labour by Malaysian supplier to be heard in English courts

April 04, 2025

Stuart Neely Lise Smit
Stuart Neely Lise Smit
Posted in Business and human rights Environmental and social governance Governing law and jurisdiction Group action litigation Procedural
Discussing the recent decision in Limbu & Ors v Dyson Technology Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1564

TR v Land Hessen – DPA not obliged to fine under the GDPR

November 29, 2024

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Shan Nanayakkara
Posted in Business and human rights Governing law and jurisdiction Procedural
Reviewing the recent decision in TR v Land Hessen (C‑768/21).

Horizon Scanning: Investigations and Enforcement

September 27, 2024

Ruth Cowley Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Katie Stephen Catherine Pluck Rebecca Dulieu Lise Smit Lubna Fahoum
Ruth Cowley Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Katie Stephen Catherine Pluck Rebecca Dulieu Lise Smit Lubna Fahoum
Posted in Business and human rights Capital markets Environmental and social governance Fraud Investigations White collar crime
Our regulation and investigations team focus on key developments affecting companies operating in the UK.

Horizon Scanning: Investigations and Enforcement

July 02, 2024

Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Emily Smith Lise Smit Maddi Parker Lubna Fahoum
Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Emily Smith Lise Smit Maddi Parker Lubna Fahoum
Posted in Business and human rights Capital markets Environmental and social governance Fraud Investigations White collar crime
Looking ahead to the second half of 2024, we predict the significant developments affecting organisations doing business in the UK.

Banking Litigation Trends – Spring 2024 Update

April 15, 2024

Harriet Jones-Fenleigh James Lockwood Adam Sanitt
Harriet Jones-Fenleigh James Lockwood Adam Sanitt
Posted in Business and human rights Capital markets Cryptoassets Environmental and social governance Fraud Group action litigation Mis-selling and Misrepresentation White collar crime
Our Banking Litigation Trends publication explains the risks that financial institutions face so you can take practical steps to manage and prepare for them.

Horizon Scanning: Investigations and Enforcement

March 27, 2024

Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Katie Stephen Joe Smallshaw Claudia Van Gruisen Maddi Parker Emily Smith Lubna Fahoum Eleanor Flanigan
Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Katie Stephen Joe Smallshaw Claudia Van Gruisen Maddi Parker Emily Smith Lubna Fahoum Eleanor Flanigan
Posted in Business and human rights Capital markets Environmental and social governance Fraud Investigations White collar crime
Looking ahead to the rest of 2024, we predict the significant developments affecting organisations doing business in the UK.

Court declines jurisdiction over claims against UK company for alleged harms by third party supplier

December 18, 2023

Stuart Neely Lise Smit
Stuart Neely Lise Smit
Posted in Business and human rights Environmental and social governance Governing law and jurisdiction Group action litigation Investigations Procedural
English High Court declined to exercise jurisdiction over claims against Dyson related to the alleged forced labour practices of a Malaysian supplier.

Court of Appeal refuses permission to appeal in ClientEarth shareholder action

December 01, 2023

Stuart Neely Holly Stebbing Andrew Judkins
Stuart Neely Holly Stebbing Andrew Judkins
Posted in Business and human rights Environmental and social governance Derivatives
In the latest development in ClientEarth’s attempt to bring a shareholder action on behalf of Shell plc against its directors, the Court of Appeal has refused its application for permission to appeal the earlier decisions of the High Court.

Horizon Scanning: Investigations and Enforcement

November 23, 2023

Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Claudia Van Gruisen Maddi Parker
Andrew Reeves David Harris Stuart Neely Claudia Van Gruisen Maddi Parker
Posted in Business and human rights Capital markets Environmental and social governance Fraud Investigations White collar crime
The regulation and investigation teams reflect on the key trends and developments in 2023 for financial crime enforcement, and look ahead to 2024 to predict developments affecting organisations doing business in the UK will include.

Online Safety Bill receives Royal Assent

November 09, 2023

Stuart Neely Lise Smit
Stuart Neely Lise Smit
Posted in Business and human rights Environmental and social governance Investigations White collar crime
Discussing the new Online Safety Act 2023.