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London Metal Exchange wins High Court battle over US$12 billion cancelled nickel trades

London Metal Exchange wins High Court battle over US$12 billion cancelled nickel trades

Discussing the High Court judgment in R (Elliott Associates LP) & Anor v The London Metal Exchange & Anor [2023] EWHC 2969 (Admin).

Articles | March 06, 2024

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Supreme Court holds that courts must generally accept uncontroverted evidence

Supreme Court holds that courts must generally accept uncontroverted evidence

Supreme Court reaffirmed the general rule of evidence that a party who submits to the court that the opposing party’s witness evidence should not be accepted on a material point must firstly challenge that evidence by cross-examination during the trial.

Articles | March 01, 2024

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Court of Appeal finds an historic act of war was “a” cause of damage

Court of Appeal finds an historic act of war was “a” cause of damage

Discussing the recent decision in University of Exeter v Allianz Insurance PLC (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 1484.

Articles | February 26, 2024

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UK High Court dismisses Force Majeure and Sanctions defences in oil purchase contract dispute

UK High Court dismisses Force Majeure and Sanctions defences in oil purchase contract dispute

Considering the High Court decision in Litasco SA v Der Mond Oil & Gas Africa SA & another [2023] EWHC 2866 (Comm).

Articles | February 20, 2024

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International Arbitration Report: Issue 21 out now

International Arbitration Report: Issue 21 out now

The latest version of our International Arbitration Report produced by the global International Arbitration team has just been released.

Articles | February 15, 2024

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2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey findings

2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey findings

The report is based on a survey of more than 400 general counsel and in-house litigation leaders based in the United States and Canada in industries including financial services, technology, healthcare, energy, retail, real estate and construction.

Articles | February 12, 2024

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Supreme Court sets out equitable basis of actions in knowing receipt

Supreme Court sets out equitable basis of actions in knowing receipt

Discussing the recent judgment in Byers & Ors v Saudi National Bank [2023] UKSC 51.

Articles | February 09, 2024

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Court of Appeal takes narrow approach to “same interest” requirement for representative actions

Court of Appeal takes narrow approach to “same interest” requirement for representative actions

The decision in Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP [2024] EWCA Civ 9 highlights the need for an issue common to all class members.

Articles | February 07, 2024

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Be wary of unverified AI-generated content in litigation

Be wary of unverified AI-generated content in litigation

Discussing the Tribunal's observations about the reliance on fabricated cases generated by AI in Felicity Harber v The Commissioners for HMRC [2023] UKFTT 1007 (TC).

Articles | January 24, 2024

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