Litigation Notes

High Court sets aside default judgments entered against guarantors under a facility agreement on the basis that service of the claim was not valid

The court found that a clause in the facility agreement which allowed the lender to appoint a replacement service of process agent was an unfair contract …

High Court interprets rules allowing service out of the jurisdiction without the court's permission based on a contractual jurisdiction clause

High Court grants permission to bring concurrent derivative claim and unfair prejudice petition

Solicitors Regulation Authority reviews high-volume consumer claims sector

Class Actions radar: Scanning global trends and risks

Court of Appeal confirms “dedicated fund” of Luxembourg investment company is not an unregistered company for the purpose of winding up under the Insolvency Act 1986

Court of Appeal finds binding contract concluded by exchange of emails despite referring to preparation of formal agreement

Ministry of Justice consults on implementation of Singapore Convention on international mediated settlements

Views are sought on how the Singapore Convention could be implemented and operate in the UK.

High Court finds English court has exclusive jurisdiction in ISDA swaps case

The decision clarifies the interpretation post-Brexit of the standard jurisdiction clause contained in the 1992 ISDA Master Agreement.

High Court removes administrators as a result of a conflict of interest

Supreme Court decision in Hopcraft motor finance commission appeal – key implications for financial services firms

The decision is a welcome return to the orthodox position in respect of fiduciary duties and common law bribery, but may provide the basis and benchmark …

Court of Appeal confirms court has no jurisdiction despite English jurisdiction clauses as defendants were not parties to relevant contracts as undisclosed principals