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Expert determination mechanisms: when should you consider using it?

Expert determination mechanisms: when should you consider using it?

Our litigation and disputes team have written a briefing considering expert determination mechanisms.

Articles | August 16, 2023

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Court of Appeal upholds strike out for late service of claim form

Court of Appeal upholds strike out for late service of claim form

Discussing the decision in Pitalia & Anor v NHS England [2023] EWCA Civ 657.

Articles | August 08, 2023

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Many litigation funding agreements found to be unenforceable by UK Supreme Court

Many litigation funding agreements found to be unenforceable by UK Supreme Court

The impact of PACCAR Inc & Ors, R (on the application of) v Competition Appeal Tribunal & Ors [2023] UKSC 28 will be felt by all UK litigators and may mean speculative high-value claims may not be so attractive to funders.

Articles | August 02, 2023

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Can non-parties to proceedings claim litigation privilege?

Can non-parties to proceedings claim litigation privilege?

Discussing the recent decision in Al Sadeq v Dechert LLP & Ors [2023] EWHC 795 (KB).

Articles | July 31, 2023

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New EU Anti-Corruption Framework

New EU Anti-Corruption Framework

Discussion of the European Commission's proposed Directive setting up a new anti-corruption framework.

Articles | July 24, 2023

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Supreme Court resets the Quincecare duty and scope of the bank customer relationship

Supreme Court resets the Quincecare duty and scope of the bank customer relationship

The Supreme Court has rejected a claim against a bank for breach of an extended Quincecare duty and reset the entire basis of that duty

Articles | July 20, 2023

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Proposed enhancements to corporate reporting obligations

Proposed enhancements to corporate reporting obligations

Discussing the UK government's proposed significant amendments to the Companies Act 2006 which would impose greater reporting requirements on large companies.

Articles | July 19, 2023

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Data class actions: An alternative basis for an opt-out representative action failed

Data class actions: An alternative basis for an opt-out representative action failed

Discussing the challenges in bringing a group action for breaches of data privacy requirements highlighted in Prismall v Google UK Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 1169 (KB).

Articles | July 14, 2023

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Assessment of damages: Internal hedging did not reduce loss

Assessment of damages: Internal hedging did not reduce loss

Discussing the complex case of Rhine Shipping DMCC v Vitol SA [2023] EWHC 1265 (Comm) which considered the relevance of hedging to the assessment of damages.

Articles | July 12, 2023

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