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Commercial litigation in 2011 - the ten cases you need to know
This briefing provides a round-up of ten cases likely to be relevant to anyone interested in commercial litigation. The selection includes high profile Supreme Court decisions on the interpretation of contracts, the appointment of arbitrators and the abolition of experts' immunity from suit.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Asset or liability? How contingency fees could change commercial litigation
This briefing summarises the key points which emerged from Herbert Smith's recent seminar on how anticipated changes to the costs and funding regime are likely to change the litigation landscape for those who bring and defend claims.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 31 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Will introducing employment tribunal fees reduce litigation? Survey results
Eversheds canvassed the views of over 600 UK employers, across a range of industry sectors on proposals for reforming the UK's employment tribunal system. This briefing outlines the key findings from the study and provides commentary from Eversheds partner Geoffrey Mead.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Tribunals
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Banking update January 2012: report and review on recent cases and issues
Wragge & Co bring you the latest on the cases and issues affecting the lending industry. Areas under discussion in this edition are valuation evidence; the Etridge guidelines; trustee in bankruptcy v innocent purchaser; application to amend too late; and no duty of care owed by valuer.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Slipping anchor: Madoff UK company's lawsuit against European defendants set aside
This litigation update from Macfarlanes looks at the recent case of Madoff Securities International Ltd v Raven and others in which the English Commercial Court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to hear a claim by the liquidators of the UK entity against European based defendants.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
HICEE B.V. v The Slovak Republic: a timely reminder to structure foreign investments carefully
In this client alert, Latham & Watkins’ litigation team study the case of HICEE B.V. v The Slovak Republic to outline why ambiguous wording in investment protection treaties can lead to devastating consequences for foreign investors should they fail to structure their investments properly.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 18 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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An introduction to civil proceedings in England and Wales
This briefing from Macfarlanes provides an introductory guide to the Court system in England and Wales and the procedure which operates in civil (as opposed to criminal) cases. It gives an indication as to how a simple case might proceed.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 16 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Year to come - what to expect in English law in 2012
English law is likely to see a number of significant changes and developments in 2012. In this briefing, Linklaters highlights the major developments expected over the coming year, with links to further reading, where available.
Law Firm: Linklaters | Published: 11 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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December banking update: report and review on recent cases and issues
Wragge & Co's banking and finance team outline the latest on the cases and issues affecting the lending industry. This update looks at corporate veils (claims against companies not parties to the underlying loan agreement); unless orders; delivering a deed; and indemnity costs for poor conduct.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 22 December 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Careless whispers: why it pays to keep quiet during commercial disputes
Anyone who has been involved in a commercial dispute, will be well familiar with the lawyer's mantra regarding the care needed in direct discussions with the other side, especially during a potential compromise of the dispute. Eversheds summarises a recent case which illustrates this point.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 21 December 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
Rating: 6 people found this useful
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