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Denmark joins Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements
On 30 May 2018, Denmark deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements, which means that the Convention …
High Court applies SAAMCO principle to find no assumption of responsibility for losses flowing from market forces
In a recent decision, the High Court found that an auditor was not liable for break costs of some £32.7 million incurred as a result of its negligent …
Court of Appeal considers date of knowledge to set time running for limitation in negligence actions
The Court of Appeal has held that a negligence claim against a broker of forward freight agreements was time-barred. The limitation period could not be …
Cross-border litigation: international perspectives
We are pleased to release the third issue of our periodic publication "Cross-Border Litigation", designed to highlight legal and practical issues …
Agreement expressed to be subject to board approval not binding until approval given
In a recent decision, the Commercial Court has considered whether an arbitration claim was settled in without prejudice correspondence between the …
Article published - If the cap fits
In a decision late last year, the Court of Appeal considered the interpretation of a provision which purported to cap the liability of a provider of IT …
Global Pound Conference report published
The Global Pound Conference series – a unique and ambitious initiative to inform how civil and commercial disputes are resolved in the 21st century – …
Supreme Court breathes new life into "no oral modification" clauses
The Supreme Court has overturned a decision that contractual clauses requiring amendments to be in writing would not preclude amendments …
Managing risk: A disputes perspective (2018)
Herbert Smith Freehills recently held its annual disputes client conference exploring some key legal and compliance risks facing major corporates. The …
Commercial Court clarifies scope of standard undertaking not to enforce worldwide freezing order abroad without court's permission
The Commercial Court has recently considered the scope of the standard undertaking provided in connection with worldwide freezing orders, which requires …
Court of Appeal decision suggests courts will be slow to find contract terms void for uncertainty
The Court of Appeal has held that a provision in a franchise contract that allowed for the clawback of commission in certain circumstances was …
Dispute resolution clauses: Putting yourself in the best position
All too often, dispute resolution clauses may be treated as part of the boilerplate: the usual wording thrown in, with perhaps little thought for the …
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