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UK Appeal Court Provides Authoritative Guidance on Construction All Risks Insurance Policies

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In the UK Court of Appeal decision in Sky UK Limited and Mace Limited v. Riverstone, authoritative guidance has been provided on certain key principles that apply to Construction All Risks insurance policies....more

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English Court Rules on Conflicting Jurisdiction and Arbitration Clauses

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The English Commercial Court has handed down an important decision highlighting the approach adopted by the English court when there are competing jurisdiction and arbitration clauses (“Competing Clauses”) and the effect of a...more

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U.K. Court Of Appeal Prohibits “Spiking” in Mesothelioma Cases in Win for Reinsurers

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In a closely watched case, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales has given reinsurers a win with respect to reinsurance claims related to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases....more

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Spot the defect

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A County Court decision has examined whether a deed which failed for invalid execution can survive as a simple agreement and whether, when that defect is apparent on the face of the deed, a party seeking to rely on that deed...more

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UK: Wood v Capita Insurance Services Limited

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Be aware of drafting (or seeking to interpret) a contractual indemnity provision in isolation. Appreciating the wider contractual context will avoid surprises. The Supreme Court has held that the indemnity clause in an...more

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