Topical Issues (Litigation & Dispute Resolution)

03-Mar-2010  |  Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

FSA’s fine means Lehman cases are on the cards

Last Thursday, the FSA fined RSM Tenon Financial Services £700,000 for failings in its advice and sales processes relating to ... by Laurence Lieberman more

02-Mar-2010  |  Financial Services & Funds, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

International asset freezing: the US and UK perspectives

This article examines the remedies available from the US and UK courts to prevent the dissipation of funds pending the ... by Laurence Lieberman more

15-Feb-2010  |  Intellectual Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Technology

BSkyB v EDS

"Shockwaves through the outsourcing and technology services sector?" by David de Ferrars, Graham Hann, Ted Mercer, Glyn Morgan more

03-Feb-2010  |  Commercial, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Technology

Shockwaves through the outsourcing and technology services sector?

Judgment was given in the High Court on 26 January 2010 in the long running case between BSkyB and EDS. The Times reported some ... by Graham Hann, Ted Mercer, Glyn Morgan more

22-Jan-2010  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Remedies in Procurements - the new Regime

On 20 December 2009 a new regime for remedies in procurements came into force. These are the Public Contracts (Amendment) ... by Natasha Kirk, Len Murray more

21-Jan-2010  |  Insurance, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Litigation Costs - Lord Justice Jackson proposes sweeping reforms

Following an extensive review of civil litigation costs last year, Lord Justice Jackson's final report on costs has been ... by David de Ferrars, Julie Simpson Day more

14-Jan-2010  |  Insurance, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Hobson's Choice - Lord Justice Jackson's Review of Civil Litigation Costs

Lord Justice Jackson's Review of Civil Litigation Costs in the UK has been published today (14 January 2010).  The report ... by Mark Dennis, Niri Shanmuganathan more

30-Nov-2009  |  Competition, EU & Trade, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Public and Regulatory Law Update - November 2009

The latest update from the Public and Regulatory Law Group aims to provide an overview of some of the key developments in this ... by Natasha Kirk, Len Murray more

11-Nov-2009  |  Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Structured Product Misselling-Avoiding the Fallout

Another product under scrutiny Structured products (specifically Lehman-backed) are the latest in a long line of products ... by Clive Cunningham, Shane Gleghorn, Laurence Lieberman, Jonathan Rogers more

10-Nov-2009  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Is harmony achievable in EU dispute resolution?

In the current climate, there has been a marked increase in the willingness of stakeholders to litigate their financial services ... by Laurence Lieberman more

26-Oct-2009  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Taylor Wessing survey reveals the future of global dispute resolution

Earlier this year, Taylor Wessing undertook a survey to study the impact of the economic downturn on dispute resolution around ... by Laurence Lieberman more

22-Oct-2009  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Commercial Disputes Update - Fraud Report

Employee fraud is on the rise - how to detect and prevent it by David de Ferrars, Heidi Wales more

21-Sep-2009  |  Financial Services & Funds, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Wider Implications Process and Lehman Brothers backed structured products

The Wider Implications process is an alternative form of redress to the courts system that can help investors to recover some or ... by Laurence Lieberman more

14-Jul-2009  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Public and Regulatory Law Update - July 2009

by Len Murray more

08-May-2009  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Bribery Bill

by James Crabtree, Clive Cunningham, David de Ferrars, Jonathan Rogers more

21-Jan-2009  |  Competition, EU & Trade, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Private Competition Enforcement Review

Overview of recent private antitrust litigation activity in Germany by Dr. Michael Dietrich, Dr. Wolfgang Gruber, Dr. Marco Hartmann-Rüppel more

15-Sep-2008  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport

Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 came into force.  How do these changes affect your company?  October 2008 ... by Andrew Telling more

09-Sep-2008  |  Competition, EU & Trade, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Anti-suit injunctions in arbitration cases

Is it consistent with the Brussels Regulation for a court of an EU Member State to grant an injunction restraining a party from ... more

29-Aug-2008  |  Insurance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

US Service of Suit clause v English Arbitration clause - Who wins?

Ace Capital Ltd v CMS Energy Corporation [2008] The US Service of Suit clause is a common feature of insurance contracts ... by James Crabtree, Anthony Menzies more

31-Jul-2008  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery

Recent cases and imminent changes in legislation

This update is intended to give you a brief summary (and reminder) of the recent changes and imminent changes to the law relevant ... by Nick Moser more

25-Jul-2008  |  Commercial, Insurance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Poker face once more: New decision makes it harder for parties to litigation to discover how deep their opponent's pockets are

We reported earlier this year on the High Court decision of Harcourt v FEF Griffith.  In line with modern emphasis of cards ... by Shane Gleghorn more

29-May-2008  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery

Health and Safety: Bank and Insolvency professionals, ignore at your peril

by Malti Shah, Neil Smyth more

22-May-2008  |  Climate Change & Renewable Energy, Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Media & Entertainment, Private Capital, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax, Technology

"All change please!" - Sweeping new UK legislation on unfair commercial practices comes into force on 26 May 2008

by Timothy Pinto more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Headline changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? Find a brief overview ... by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to October 2007 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Guide to April 2008 changes

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company? April 2008 changes. by Deborah Cloake, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, EU & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Intellectual Property, Inward Investment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Projects, Real Estate, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery, Shipping & Transport, Tax

The Companies Act 2006 - Directors' Duties

On 1 October 2007, the new Companies Act 2006 comes into force. How do these changes affect your company's Directors' ... by Deborah Cloake more

27-Sep-2007  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Companies Act 2006 - Forewarned is forearmed

Advising directors and companies of the potential pitfalls. by James Crabtree, David de Ferrars, Shane Gleghorn, David Greig, Richard Marsh more

25-Sep-2007  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Companies Act 2006 - Major changes Bank and Insolvency professionals should know

Key changes relevant in restructuring and insolvency situations. by Patrick Cook, Nick Moser, Neil White more

11-Sep-2007  |  Construction & Engineering, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Corporate Manslaughter for Construction Deaths

Is prosecution just a matter of time? by Helen Garthwaite more

27-Mar-2007  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

Scottish & Newcastle plc v Raguz - Court Appeal

The Court of Appeal has now given judgment in the appeal of the High Court decision last April. by Saleem Fazal more

13-Feb-2007  |  Insurance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Recovering internal management and staff costs for time spent on investigating or mitigating damage caused by a wrongdoer and preparing for subsequent litigation

by Shane Gleghorn more

08-Nov-2006  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

Rights to Light - Developers take care before turning off the lights

As buildings go up, adjoinging landowners sometimes feel that they should share a slice of the profit pie, whether they are ... by Saleem Fazal more

03-Nov-2006  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate

Frightened of forfeiture - Is it all about to change?

Forfeiture laws are complex and archaic. The good news is that The Law Commission has published a report recommending the ... by Saleem Fazal more

02-Feb-2006  |  Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Reconstruction & Corporate Recovery

Where credit's due

The number of individual bankruptcies in the UK is rising, helped in part by the Enterprise Act 2002. The effect of the new law ... by Neil Smyth more