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Court refuses to enforce foreign arbitration award against cryptocurrency exchange user
September 29, 2023
Discussing the Court's decision in Payward Inc and Others v Chechetkin [2023] EWHC 1780 (Comm).
Supplier invoice fraud: who pays up?
September 20, 2023
If your business pays a fraudulent invoice by mistake, do you understand the legal position and what practical steps you should immediately take?
Court cannot backdate the date of seal on a claim form
September 13, 2023
Court of Appeal held the Court has no power to backdate a claim form and must seal it with the date it was issued.
Update to Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
September 06, 2023
The investigations team have written an article discussing the amendments made to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill.
Witness statements: the importance of stating the source of information and belief
September 05, 2023
MF Tel Sarl v Visa Europe Ltd [2023] EWHC 1336 (Ch) serve as an important reminder to the makers of witness statements of the importance of stating the source of any information and belief.
UK CPS, HMRC and NCA show their teeth on the Bribery Act
August 31, 2023
The investigations and white collar crime teams have written an article reviewing recent cases highlighting that the CPS, HMRC, NCA and SFO are actively enforcing the UK Bribery Act and conducting cross-border investigations.
Commercial Litigation Round-Up – August 2023
August 28, 2023
A helpful round-up of important recent cases, procedural developments and hot topics for businesses to help busy in-house counsel keep up to date, particularly those who are involved in managing disputes.
Discussing the Law Commission’s Digital assets: Final report
August 22, 2023
Adam Sanitt has written a briefing discussing the highly anticipated Law Commission’s Digital assets: Final report.
The powers of UK regulatory authorities and international companies
August 18, 2023
The regulation and investigations team have written an article discussing the relevant UK legislation and authorities that can enforce against international companies.
Expert determination mechanisms: when should you consider using it?
August 16, 2023
Our litigation and disputes team have written a briefing considering expert determination mechanisms.