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UK Supreme Court confirms power to issue anti-suit injunction even when no arbitration underway or proposed
The Supreme Court has confirmed that the English court has jurisdiction to injunct the continuation or commencement of foreign proceedings brought in …
UK Supreme Court confirms corporate veil can be pierced in some circumstances
The Supreme Court has confirmed that a court can in very limited circumstances pierce the corporate veil. According to Lord Sumption, the principle …
Draft Consumer Rights Bill includes proposed new "opt-out" class action for competition claims
The government's draft Consumer Rights Bill, published today, includes proposals for a new collective action for competition claims, together with other …
High Court confirms unilateral jurisdiction clause is valid under English Law
The Commercial Court has confirmed that one-way or unilateral jurisdiction clauses (in which one party can bring proceedings in one jurisdiction only, …
European Commission Recommendation on common principles for collective actions in EU
The European Commission has today published its long-awaited proposals for the future of collective actions in the EU. The proposals take the form of a …
High Court finds no duty of good faith in exercising contractual right of termination
In a recent decision, the High Court held that a contractual right of termination did not have to be exercised in good faith. An express term of …
Court of Appeal comments on court's approach to costs management
In granting permission to appeal against a costs management order made under the pilot scheme in the Leeds Mercantile Court, the Court of …
High Court refuses extension of time for service of particulars, further illustrating new strict approach to compliance
The High Court has refused an application to extend time for service of particulars of claim in circumstances where a fresh action would be time barred, …
High Court decisions on admissibility of opinion evidence
In two recent decisions, the High Court has considered the circumstances in which opinion evidence contained in third party reports or articles is …
Our new Asia disputes blog
We have today launched Herbert Smith Freehills' new Asia disputes blog, Asia Disputes Notes, where you will find the latest updates on disputes related …
Court of Appeal reinforces principle of finality in litigation
The Court of Appeal has held that a civil recovery order and property freezing order made against the respondent's property, including overseas …
Five Court of Appeal judges designated to hear appeals arising from Jackson reforms
The Master of the Rolls, Lord Dyson, has designated five members of the Court of Appeal to hear appeals arising from the Jackson reforms. This implements …
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