Topical Issues (Litigation & Dispute Resolution)

15-Sep-2008  |  Commercial, Competition, Regulation & 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 William Stuart-Lee, Andrew Telling more

09-Sep-2008  |  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 ... by James Sleightholme 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, Sarah Wheatley 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, Regulation & Trade, Construction & Engineering, Corporate, Employment & Pensions, Finance, Financial Services & Funds, Hotels, 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, Regulation & 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, William Stuart-Lee, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, Regulation & 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, William Stuart-Lee, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, Regulation & 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, William Stuart-Lee, Andrew Telling more

01-Oct-2007  |  Commercial, Competition, Regulation & 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, James Sleightholme 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