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Article published on when jurisdiction clause in prospectus will bind secondary purchaser of securities
The CJEU decision in Profit Investment Sim SpA v Ossi (C-366/13, 20 April 2016) provides guidance on when a secondary market purchaser of …
Court of Appeal considers jurisdiction test in tort claims against employees under Brussels regime
The Court of Appeal has held that claims in conspiracy against former employees did not come within the employment jurisdiction provisions in the Lugano …
Client event: London launch of HSF Guide to Dispute Resolution in Africa, second edition. Locking Horns in Africa? Let us Be Your Guide
Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to invite clients to the London launch event of the second edition of our Guide to Dispute Resolution in …
Article published on recent CJEU decision which increases predictability of jurisdiction in tort cases
Under EU rules, a tort claim may be brought in the courts of the member state where the harmful event occurred, as an alternative to suing in the courts …
Strong grounds required to justify independent re-review of disclosure
A recent High Court decision confirms that the court can order a re-review of disclosure by an independent lawyer, although "strong grounds" are required …
Supreme Court decision highlights importance of contract terms in protecting principal from agent's insolvency
The Supreme Court has held that a principal was entitled to recover payments collected by its agent on its behalf following the agent's insolvency: …
New rules for appeals to the Court of Appeal to apply from 3 October
The procedural rules governing appeals to the Court of Appeal are to be amended and restructured with effect from 3 October 2016. Key changes …
Court of Appeal finds subsequent events should not be taken into account to reduce defrauded claimant's damages
The Court of Appeal has held that a defrauded purchaser's damages should not be reduced on the basis that, as matters transpired, the purchaser was not …
Judgment handed down in long-running class action regarding the Ocensa pipeline in Colombia
In a recent decision, the High Court has rejected claims by a group of Colombian Farmers in relation to the construction of the Ocensa pipeline in …
Payments to witnesses contingent on outcome of litigation were contrary to public policy but did not result in strike-out
The High Court has found that agreements entered into by a successful claimant to make payments to witnesses contingent on the success of the litigation …
Final report in Lord Justice Briggs's Civil Courts Structure Review
Lord Justice Briggs's final report in his review of the future of the civil courts structure was published last week. Key recommendations relevant …
Court of Appeal clarifies when court will allow inspection of documents mentioned in witness statement or statement of case
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has clarified the approach to be taken in determining whether the court should allow inspection of a document …
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