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A litigator's yearbook: 2018 (England and Wales)
As the end of another year approaches, we look back at some key developments from 2018 from the perspective of the commercial litigator. This post covers …
Data breach class actions - new webinar and "handy client guide"
Herbert Smith Freehills has today released the second in our series of webinars on class actions in England and Wales, this time looking at data …
Witness evidence working group: survey on current rules and some radical alternatives
A working group was set up earlier this year, led by Mr Justice Popplewell, to review the current rules and practice and make recommendations for …
Handy client guide to class actions in England and Wales
Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a series of short guides to class actions in England and Wales. The first two editions, (i) Overview of class …
Upcoming webinar - Litigation update
On Tuesday 30 October (12.30 – 1.30pm GMT), Anna Pertoldi, Maura McIntosh and Jan O’Neill will deliver a webinar for Herbert …
Article published - ENRC privilege decision: welcome news but difficulties remain
The Court of Appeal's recent decision in The Director of the Serious Fraud Office v Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ …
Article published - Pilot of new disclosure rules: a change for the better?
Julian Copeman and Maura McIntosh have published an article in PLC Magazine looking at the new disclosure rules that are due to be piloted in …
Article published - Class actions in England and Wales: key practical challenges
Damian Grave, Gregg Rowan and Maura McIntosh have published an article in PLC Magazine looking at how claims by large groups of claimants are litigated …
Article published - Choosing a jurisdiction clause with Brexit on the horizon
With the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, it can be difficult to know what dispute resolution clause to choose to govern commercial contracts that will …
Herbert Smith Freehills contributes England and Wales chapter of The Securities Litigation Review
Securities litigation presents an increasing threat to UK corporates, with the potential for both regulatory action and civil claims by investors seeking …
Article published on how in-house lawyers can tackle the increasing threat of class actions in the English courts
Class actions represent an increasing area of risk for UK corporates, with increasing numbers of high-profile and high-value group claims being …
Article published - Damages-Based Agreements: A chance to make them work?
The government has recently launched its post-implementation review of the key legislation that implemented the Jackson reforms, including the …
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