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Alfa v Cukurova, Part VII

Like a low budget horror film, the Alfa v Cukurova litigation seems to have an inexhaustible supply of sequels. However, beyond a propensity for repetition, there the end of parallels to low budget horror films ends (or low...more

Turkcell Litigation – Pivotal Ruling: Privy Council Confirms Cukurova’s Entitlement to Relief from Forfeiture

After more than five years of litigation between Cukurova of Turkey and Alfa of Russia, the Privy Council has delivered a pivotal ruling in Cukurova’s favour. The decision establishes that a borrower may be entitled to...more

Forfeiture, penalty and repudiation: terminating the employment of highly paid employees

Two recent cases in the English courts have focused on important issues for employers of senior and highly remunerated employees, particularly those in the financial services sector where payments under incentive plans are...more