Welcome to this edition of Allen & Overy’s Recent Developments –‘What you need to know’.

The purpose of this alert is to keep you updated on the recent legal developments relevant to your industry, and let you know what it means for you and your business.

A review of the recent cases suggests that it is the simple things, often overlooked, which are the focus of an increasing amount of disputes. For example, Courts have recently fired a few warning shots in the direction of those who think mediation agreements, exclusive jurisdiction clauses and Calderbank offers seem straightforward and uncomplicated.

All this makes for an interesting read, and a chance to make sure you are getting the small things right.