Litigation Notes

COVID-19: Our new quick reference tool to help assess the availability of force majeure relief under English law

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill – major insolvency reforms proposed

The Government on 20 May 2020 published the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill, which contains the most far-reaching reforms to UK insolvency law …

New COVID-19 podcast - Force majeure considerations in a potential second wave of COVID-19

In this latest episode of our Navigating COVID-19 podcast series, Sarah Pollock, Emma Schaafsma and Julie Farley consider the force …

Article published - Directors' duties in a COVID-19 world

With a global pandemic causing unprecedented uncertainty for businesses, it has never been more difficult for the directors of UK companies fully to …

High Court finds claim for lost profits arising from damage caused by London riots not prevented by force majeure or exclusion for indirect or consequential loss

Low oil price - high disputes risk: The scope for disputes in a world of low oil prices

Oil prices have collapsed since the start of the year, driven down by concerns around oversupply, compounded by the collapse in demand caused by COVID-19 …

Our new publication – COVID-19: Force majeure: A global perspective

COVID-19 Pressure Points: Supply chain difficulties - new global guide including section on suspension and termination of contracts

Herbert Smith Freehills has published a new global guide on supply chain difficulties arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions. The …

Commercial litigation podcast series - Episode 2: The impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 Pressure Points: Force majeure considerations in a potential “second wave” of COVID-19

As many countries contemplate an easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions following a downturn in cases, scientists and politicians are warning of the …

COVID-19 Pressure Points: Impact of COVID-19 on class actions (UK)

High Court declines to adjourn five-week trial due to COVID-19 pressures