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23 June 2014

English High Court says that a head of state who dies in office enjoys immunity only in respect of official acts

Introduction In the recent decision of Harb v HRH Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz [2014] EWHC 1807 (Ch), the High Court found that the …
02 August 2013

When will sanctions frustrate an agreement?

A recent judgment of the English Commercial Court has highlighted the issue of the effect of new sanctions legislation upon contractual obligations, and …
09 July 2013

UK Court of Appeal considers the immunity from suit of the family of a head of state

The Court of Appeal has examined the extent to which foreign heads of state and their families can claim immunity under the State Immunity Act 1978 (the …
03 July 2013

Contractual disputes and practical implications arising from sanctions in the aftermath of the Arab Spring

In the aftermath of the Arab Spring and amidst continuing unrest in the region, the Middle East remains at the forefront of the international sanctions …