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Law360, London: A London judge ordered Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigator Antony Puddick on 8 April 2026 to disclose details of his solicitors'...
This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes: a note that the evolving US-Israel conflict with Iran could lead to increased...
TMT analysis: This case was the first time that the High Court has applied the new statutory powers which came into force under the Economic Crime and...
Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal overturned the decision of Sheldon J and held that an unauthorised person within the meaning of the...
What is a tort?This Practice Note provides an introduction to tort law by addressing three questions:•what does the concept of being liable in tort...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Rescission of a contractWhat is rescission of a contract?The remedy of rescission is available to a party whose consent, in entering into a contract,...
The doctrine of res judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of...
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)This Practice Note explains early neutral evaluation (ENE), a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which the matter is proceeding, the
Costs consequences of refusing to consider ADR in civil proceedings—illustrative decisionsAn unreasonable refusal to mediate or engage in some other form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process may render the refusing party liable to costs penalties, even if they are successful in the
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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