Archive: December 2023

On 23 November 2023, the UK government published its response to the consultation paper on the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters.

Catch up on important legal developments in the past 4 months.

English High Court declined to exercise jurisdiction over claims against Dyson related to the alleged forced labour practices of a Malaysian supplier.

On 12 December 2023, the UK published official guidance to the judiciary on the use of AI in litigation in England & Wales.

Discussing Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 which stated courts do have the power lawfully to stay proceedings for the purpose of, or even order parties to engage in, Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Considering the court’s approach to assess whether there was a material adverse change in the company’s prospects was incorrect and the buyer’s claim failed.

In the latest development in ClientEarth’s attempt to bring a shareholder action on behalf of Shell plc against its directors, the Court of Appeal has refused its application for permission to appeal the earlier decisions of the High Court.