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United Kingdom and the ratification on 27 June 2024 of the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign...

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On 27 June 2024, the United Kingdom ratified the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters. Considering the complex international legal framework...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The London Space Law Symposium

On 9 May 2024, Skadden held the inaugural London Space Law Symposium, where six panels of Skadden representatives and industry experts discussed legal aspects of the new space economy. The event was held in the Naim Dangoor...more

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UK Court of Appeal declines to modify diplomatic immunity rules, upholding immunity of the President of Mozambique

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In February 2024, the Court of Appeal of England & Wales upheld a September 2023 decision of the Commercial Court in The Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse International And Others (No.10), finding that: (1) the President...more

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New Global Enforcement Regime: UK Signs Up to 2019 Hague Convention

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The Situation: On January 12, 2024, the United Kingdom signed up to the Hague Convention of July 2, 2019, on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters ("Hague 2019")....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2024 Insights: Other Regulatory Developments

AI in 2024: Monitoring New Regulation and Staying in Compliance With Existing Laws Companies that develop or employ AI tools have to consider proposed AI-specific regulation as well as an array of existing IP, privacy,...more

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Class Actions Worldview - A Study of Trends Around the Globe: Part III—Australia, Germany, and France

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Although class actions have been common in the United States for decades, they have not been as widely used in the rest of the world. The situation and risks remain in flux, however, as more countries have renewed momentum to...more

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UK to Sign Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

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The Ministry of Justice has published the UK government’s response to the consultation on joining the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters,...more

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UK to Sign the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters ‘As Soon As...

On 23 November 2023, the UK government published its response to its consultation on the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (Hague...more

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Disputes in Focus: Quick Q&A on International Disputes - Important Points to Note

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According to data released by the Ministry of Justice 63% of cases listed in 2022 and 69% of cases listed in Q1/Q2 2023 in the Commercial Court involved at least one non-UK registered party. Despite the increasing frequency...more

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United Kingdom Supreme Court Clarifies When Court Proceedings Will Be Stayed in Favour of Arbitration

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The U.K. Supreme Court has recently clarified the English courts’ power under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (“Section 9”) to stay proceedings which are properly the subject of an arbitration agreement....more

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Share Schemes and TUPE in the UK – What Transfers?

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In the case of Ponticelli Limited v Gallagher, the Scottish Court of Session has confirmed that the right to participate in a share incentive plan transferred to the transferee / new employer under TUPE even though the...more

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UK Russia sanctions: back in the spotlight

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Sanctions and the systems and controls companies have in place to comply with them seem to be back in the spotlight. In addition to guidance recently published by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, a number of recent...more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: Class Actions Worldview Guide: Part 1–The United States and European Union

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Although class actions have been common in the United States for decades, they have not been as widely used in the rest of the world. The situation and risks remain in flux, however, as more countries have renewed momentum to...more

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What Venezuelan Gold Fight Means For UK One Voice Doctrine

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On June 30, in Deutsche Bank AG v. Central Bank of Venezuela, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales handed down the latest judgment in the ongoing battle between the board of the Central Bank of Venezuela, or BCV,...more

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UK Signs Singapore Convention on International Mediation Settlement Agreements

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In a move that reflects the ongoing intention of the United Kingdom's Government to strengthen the country's status as a hub for commercial dispute resolution, the UK signed the United Nations Convention on International...more

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United Kingdom to Sign Singapore Convention on Mediation

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Following a consultation, the UK government announced it will sign the Singapore Convention, thereby renewing its commitment to international commercial mediation and the United Kingdom’s position as a world-leading center...more

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Unsanctioned Payments: Overcoming Force Majeure Through Non-Contractual Performance

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In what some may regard as a surprising outcome, the English Court of Appeal has held that a force majeure clause was not triggered because the affected party could have accepted performance that was not in accordance with...more

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Setback for defendants in international environmental group claims

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The judgment of the Court of Appeal on 8 July in Municipio de Mariana v BHP Group (UK) Ltd and BHP Group Limited [2022] confirms once again the difficulties faced by UK defendants in bringing international environmental tort...more

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Aviation Arbitration Center with Global Reach Launches In The Hague

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A new court of arbitration and center for mediation for the global aviation sector has been established in The Hague, a longstanding seat of arbitration and international dispute resolution, including the Permanent Court of...more

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Court of Appeal: Banks’ Quincecare duty may apply to instructions from defrauded customers

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In Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC, the Court of Appeal held that the Quincecare duty may apply to direct customer instructions (not just those through an agent), such that banks may be liable for failing to protect against...more

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Bitcoin fraud: the English Court grants extensive interim remedies to protect investors

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The English High Court has granted a combination of powerful remedies including worldwide freezing orders in favour of a UK resident who fell victim to persons unknown operating a suspected cryptocurrency investment scam....more

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Chambers Litigation 2022 Guide: Introduction

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Continued Uncertain Times for International Dispute Resolution - International commerce continues to undergo a period of rapid and tumultuous change. According to the World Trade Organization, the volume of world...more

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Invalid payment claims and notices under construction contracts

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A key part of the interim payment process in construction projects is the issuing of payment notices by payee and payer alike. Two recent UK cases demonstrate a strict approach being taken by the courts to the validity of...more

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Trust and Estates Law & Tax Journal Article – When can an offshore court act as an auxillary court?

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Offshore: What is appropriate? Robert Lindley and Wesley O’Brien discuss cases where offshore family courts act as auxiliaries to those onshore - Generally, for a foreign judgment to be capable of enforcement in an...more

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English High Court Rules on Claimants’ Ability to Pursue Proceedings in England Where There is an Alternative Forum

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A recent High Court judgment has emphasised that where a claimant has chosen to sue a party in England rather than in another jurisdiction, factors such as the risk of a multiplicity of proceedings and inconsistent judgments...more

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