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New EU Regulation establishing European Account Preservation Order procedure
A new EU Regulation will come into force tomorrow establishing a European Account Preservation Order (EAPO) procedure to facilitate cross-border debt …
"Opening shot" protected by without prejudice privilege
The High Court has held that a draft Complaint in New York proceedings sent to the other party marked as a "preliminary draft" and "for settlement …
Court of Appeal confirms contractual rules apply by analogy to assessment of compensation under cross-undertaking in damages
A recent Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that the usual contractual rules, including as to remoteness of damage, apply by analogy to the …
High Court finds agreement to engage in time limited "friendly discussions" is enforceable
The Commercial Court has held that a dispute resolution clause requiring the parties to seek to resolve a dispute by friendly discussions constituted an …
Upcoming webinar - Compliance with court rules and orders post-Mitchell: Guidance for in-house lawyers
On Wednesday 16 July 12.45 – 1.45pm BST Chris Bushell, Gregg Rowan and Maura McIntosh will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith …
Court of Appeal softens Mitchell guidance but insists no return to old culture of non-compliance
The Court of Appeal has today allowed appeals against a trio of judgments which it said did not correctly apply the well-known Mitchell …
High Court decision shows some flexibility in test of "good reason" for change of expert
The High Court has granted permission to change experts where the claimants' original expert was unwilling to continue, in circumstances …
US Supreme Court provides new avenue for defendants to challenge securities class certification
The US Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision reaffirming the “fraud-on-the-market” doctrine that has been a cornerstone of modern securities …
ADR Practical Guides launched
We have launched the first in our series of Herbert Smith Freehills ADR Practical Guides, designed to provide practical insights into various …
Court of Appeal finds deliberate non-payment did not justify termination
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal held that the deliberate withholding of payments due under a contract, in circumstances where the counterparty …
Court of Appeal to look again at Mitchell guidance on relief from sanctions
Over the past two days the Court of Appeal has heard three appeals against judgments seeking to apply the Mitchell guidance on the new test …
Court of Appeal finds proceedings for contempt may be brought against foreign director of corporate party
The Court of Appeal has held that proceedings for civil contempt may be brought against a director of a foreign company which is party to proceedings in …
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