Commercial litigation podcast series - Episode 7: General update

In this seventh episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we consider: developments relating to disclosure and witness evidence, including an update on reforms in both areas; some recent cases relating to class actions; and the impact of Brexit in the insolvency context. This episode is hosted by Anna Pertoldi, a partner in our litigation team, who is joined by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant, and Andrew Cooke, a senior associate.

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Below you can find links to our blog posts on the developments and cases covered in this podcast:

• Court of Appeal orders defendants to request their employees and ex-employees to produce personal devices for inspection to identify documents in defendants’ control
• Court of Appeal finds trial should be adjourned due to unavailability of important witness
•  Article published – Disclosure Pilot Scheme: a potential way forward?
• Article published – New rules on trial witness statements from 6 April 2021: what should you be doing now?
• Okpabi v Shell: Supreme Court allows appeal in jurisdictional challenge relating to parent company duty of care
• High Court strikes out s.90A FSMA claims for failure to comply with pre-service joinder rules following expiration of arguable limitation period
• High Court considers principles relating to cut-off dates and the costs of advertising in group litigation
• Cross-border insolvencies in the UK and the EU – a quick guide
• Impact of Brexit on applicable law in cross-border insolvencies