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Update on defamation legislation - coming into force 1 January 2014
On 1 January 2014, four important legislative changes concerning the law of defamation will come into force including the Defamation Act 2013. Click here …
A litigator’s yearbook: 2013 (England and Wales)
As we approach the end of 2013, it's a chance to look back at the year that was and assess the changes it has brought. Below is our summary of key …
Our latest UK Banking Litigation Update published
We have published our latest Banking Litigation Update, summarising some of the more important UK cases and developments affecting financial institutions …
Article published on dispute resolution in Africa
Stéphane Brabant, John Ogilvie and Paula Hodges have published an article in PLC Magazine which addresses the key points that investors should consider …
Court of Appeal confirms implied fiduciary duty in joint venture arrangement
The Court of Appeal has recently upheld a first instance decision in which the court implied a fiduciary duty into a joint venture arrangement, including …
Court of Appeal applies Supreme Court decision in Prest on piercing corporate veil in a criminal confiscation case
In Prest v Petrodel Resources Limited the Supreme Court considered the basis on which the corporate veil might be pierced (see post). The comments were …
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 …
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