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ECJ rules in-house lawyers cannot represent their client companies before EU courts
The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) has ruled that in-house lawyers cannot represent their client companies in proceedings before the EU …
Our new firm: Herbert Smith Freehills
Today has seen the launch of our newly merged firm, which combines the market leading practices of legacy firms Herbert Smith and Freehills. The new firm …
Costs awarded against claimant who failed to beat non-Part 36 offer
A recent High Court decision illustrates that a defendant's offer to settle made outside the Part 36 regime may lead to a similar result as a Part 36 …
Herbert Smith New York opens today
Our New York office opens for business today, 4 September 2012. The office will initially operate as Herbert Smith New York. On 1 October 2012, the …
Supreme Court clarifies "commercial purposes" exception to state immunity
The Supreme Court has clarified the scope of the exception to immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978 for property held by a state which is "in use or …
New Master of the Rolls and new Supreme Court President from 1 October
Lord Dyson has been appointed as the next Master of the Rolls, with effect from 1 October. He will succeed Lord Neuberger, who is to become the new …
Working party recommends no cap on contingency fees for commercial cases
The working party set up to consider fundamental issues relating to the planned introduction of contingency fees, or “damages based …
Indemnity costs against defendant who failed to accept Part 36 offer that was withdrawn before trial
A recent decision illustrates that the court may award indemnity costs to penalise unreasonable behaviour, including an unreasonable failure to accept a …
Endeavours obligations in long term contracts: article published
The Court of Appeal decision in Jet2.com Limited v Blackpool Airport Limited [2012] EWCA Civ 417 illustrates the particular complications that …
Court of Appeal confirms 10% increase in general damages from April 2013
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that general damages will increase by 10% where judgment is given after 1 April 2013: Simmons v Castle [2012] EWCA …
Strict approach to witness protection orders
The High Court has refused to order that the identities of certain witnesses should be protected and that their evidence should be heard in …
Privy Council rules on the liability of state-owned corporations for debts of the state
A recent Privy Council decision clarifies the principles regarding enforcement of state debts against state-owned entities. Creditors of states are …
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