Topic: Procedural
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March 22, 2024
Discussing the judgment in Wirral Council v Indivior PLC [2023] EWHC 3114 (Comm).
Norwich Pharmacal Relief: Court expands test to include the ‘proper purpose’ condition
March 13, 2024
The High Court has held it should be a condition for granting Norwich Pharmacal relief that the application is made for a legitimate purpose.
English Court grants final anti-suit injunction in support of Paris seated ICC arbitration
March 08, 2024
Our litigation and disputes team have written a briefing note, discussing the recent English Court of Appeal judgment in Unicredit Bank GmbH v RusChemAlliance LLC.
London Metal Exchange wins High Court battle over US$12 billion cancelled nickel trades
March 06, 2024
Discussing the High Court judgment in R (Elliott Associates LP) & Anor v The London Metal Exchange & Anor [2023] EWHC 2969 (Admin).
Supreme Court holds that courts must generally accept uncontroverted evidence
March 01, 2024
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.
Court of Appeal finds an historic act of war was “a” cause of damage
February 26, 2024
Discussing the recent decision in University of Exeter v Allianz Insurance PLC (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 1484.
UK High Court dismisses Force Majeure and Sanctions defences in oil purchase contract dispute
February 20, 2024
Considering the High Court decision in Litasco SA v Der Mond Oil & Gas Africa SA & another [2023] EWHC 2866 (Comm).
International Arbitration Report: Issue 21 out now
February 15, 2024
The latest version of our International Arbitration Report produced by the global International Arbitration team has just been released.
Court of Appeal takes narrow approach to “same interest” requirement for representative actions
February 07, 2024
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.
Be wary of unverified AI-generated content in litigation
January 24, 2024
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).