Litigation Notes

Procedure for challenging jurisdiction includes challenges based on validity of service, not just international jurisdiction

The High Court has held that a defendant who wished to argue that proceedings had not been served in time, because orders extending time for service of …

Proposed new rule would radically expand public access to court documents

Without prejudice rule: High Court emphasises narrow scope of exceptions

High Court refuses to stay proceedings commenced in breach of valid ADR clause

The High Court has exercised its discretion against ordering a stay of proceedings that had been commenced in breach of a clause which obliged the …

Government announces planned legislation to bolster litigation funding by reversing effect of Paccar

Digital assets: Law Commission consults on private international law issues and draft legislation recognising a third category of personal property rights

Drafting contracts - key lessons from 2023

Our Corporate team’s recently published annual contract law update briefing considers a number of interesting contract law cases from 2023 …

Anti-suit injunctions: High Court considers proper approach where facts relevant to jurisdiction disputed

High Court grants broad disclosure in support of non-party costs application against director / funders

Supreme Court considers principles relating to remoteness in the tort of negligence

Security for costs: High Court rejects parent company guarantee in favour of payment into court

In the context of a claim by a Russian company against two banks for failing to pay sums due under on-demand bonds, the High Court has allowed the banks’ …

Court of Appeal clarifies when a party in breach of a court rule or order must apply for relief from sanctions