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Supreme Court clarifies scope of "assets" covered by a freezing order
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has confirmed that the right to draw down under loan agreements is caught by the expanded definition of …
High Court held offer not valid under Part 36 where it related to proposed claim by amendment
The High Court has held that an offer to settle was not a valid Part 36 offer since it related only to a claim put forward in draft amended …
Court of Appeal strikes out aspects of cartel claims based on economic torts
In the latest step in the long-running Air Cargo cartel damages saga, the Court of Appeal has struck out a large portion of the claimants' case brought …
High Court finds no continuing contractual duty to correct investment advice
A recent decision of the High Court provides comfort to financial institutions and other professionals facing claims based on an alleged continuing …
Commercial Court orders foreign non-resident company officer to be examined under CPR 71 based on temporary presence in jurisdiction
The Commercial Court has refused to set aside an order under CPR 71 requiring a foreign non-resident director to attend court to provide information …
Lord Justice Jackson urges extension of his reforms to insolvency proceedings
In a lecture delivered on 16 October, Lord Justice Jackson has argued the case in favour of bringing insolvency litigation into line with other …
Launch of landmark global conference series on the future of dispute resolution
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce the launch of The Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series 2016-17. The aim of this ambitious …
Upcoming webinar - Breach of confidence
On Wednesday 21 October (12.45 – 1.45pm BST), Alan Watts and Neil Blake will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith Freehills clients …
Commercial Court protects express choice of jurisdiction, finding no trespass on administrative acts of another member state
A recent decision of the Commercial Court is one of the first to consider the English court's jurisdiction under the recast Brussels Regulation (Council …
Jurisdiction clause in derivatives contract interpreted as granting exclusive jurisdiction to English courts
The High Court has interpreted a jurisdiction clause as granting exclusive jurisdiction to the English courts, despite the absence of the word …
Herbert Smith Freehills takes part in expert forum on data protection and cyber security litigation
Cyber security affects all businesses and industries and is a Board level agenda item. Andrew Moir, a partner in our Intellectual Property team, took …
Upcoming webinar - Litigation update
On Wednesday 14 October (12.45 – 1.45pm BST), Anna Pertoldi, Maura McIntosh and Jan O'Neill will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith …
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