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Report recommends greater clarity on Parliamentary committee procedures and powers
Parliamentary committees have wide-ranging powers to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. These powers can, in theory, …
Court of Appeal finds company entitled to access e-mails sent or received on its behalf by former CEO
The Court of Appeal has held that a company was entitled to an order requiring its former Chief Executive Officer to provide access to the content of …
UK Supreme Court confirms corporate veil can be pierced in some circumstances
The Supreme Court has confirmed that a court can in very limited circumstances pierce the corporate veil. According to Lord Sumption, the principle …
Webinar alert - Deals and Disputes in Africa: Latest trends, practical workarounds and handling risk
On Thursday 16 May 2013 (12.45 – 1.45pm BST) Stéphane Brabant, Gavin Davies, Helena Anderson, John Ogilvie and Paula Hodges will deliver a live audio …
New Defamation Act receives Royal Assent
The Defamation Bill received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013. The main changes to the current law concern corporations and their ability to sue, website …
Our new Guide to Dispute Resolution in Africa
On 19 March, at a cross-practice seminar in London attended by over 150 delegates from a range of industries and sectors, Herbert Smith Freehills …
A litigator's yearbook: 2012 (England and Wales)
At this time of year it is traditional to look back over the past 12 months and try to sum up what the year has had to offer. We thought it might be …
Corporate fraud, investigations and asset recovery update
Our latest fraud update has been published. Click here to download a pdf. It contains articles on the following: Herbert Smith’s guide …
Who 'owns' a bribe - the recipient or victim?
The Court of Appeal has given judgment in Sinclair Investments (UK) Limited v Versailles Trading Finance Limited & Others ([2011] EWCA Civ 347), …
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