Litigation Notes

High Court grants rare remedy of winding up of company in shareholder dispute

Court of Appeal confirms that dishonesty is essential ingredient in half-secret commission claims

This decision clarifies a number of important legal principles in secret and half-secret commission claims.

High Court allows case to proceed against defendant companies domiciled in England despite claims having more real and substantial connection with Brazil

Litigation developments: England and Wales – Quarterly update

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 30: General update

High Court confirms 5,800 motor finance claimants can use omnibus claim forms and do not need to issue separate claim forms

High Court dismisses late application for disclosure of transcripts of audio files despite rejecting claim for litigation privilege

High Court rejects without prejudice privilege for audit report produced for purpose of settlement negotiations

High Court partially overturns order for defendant to provide disclosure in jurisdiction dispute

Court of Appeal finds clause excluding liability for "anticipated profits" captured claim for charges that would have been due under the contract

Litigation privilege: High Court finds privilege applies to valuation report prepared for potential company sale

Asymmetric jurisdiction clauses: CJEU finds jurisdiction clause in favour of EU courts may be valid despite giving one party greater choice