Litigation Notes

Unfair prejudice petition: High Court continues interim injunction replacing director who breached sanctions legislation

Court of Appeal finds payment obligations under letters of credit suspended by UK Russian sanctions regime

The Court of Appeal has held that the UK sanctions regime excused a bank from making payment under various letters of credit issued in connection with …

High Court confirms actual ownership of funds must be established before offence can be made out under Russian sanctions prohibitions

The High Court has considered whether a "reasonable cause to suspect" is sufficient, on its own, to establish an offence under Regulation 11 of …

High Court decision considers force majeure and sanctions issues

The High Court has allowed a summary judgment application in relation to a breach of contract claim, finding that there was no realistic prospect of the …

Court of Appeal confirms judgments can be entered in favour of Russian sanctioned parties but leaves uncertainty in relation to the "ownership and control" test

High Court finds UK sanctions do not preclude entry of judgments in favour of Russian sanctioned parties

Navigating UK sanctions against Russian persons in English court proceedings

The UK is one of many countries which have introduced extensive sanctions against Russia, its individuals and entities in light of the military action in …