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The High Court’s decision in relation to an ISDA Master Agreement will likely guide interpretation of other English law-governed financing documentation. Prior to entering into administration, Lehman Brothers...more
In October 2022, the English High Court delivered a long-awaited judgment relating to whether or not certain Bankruptcy Events of Default can be cured under the ISDA 2002 and 1992 Master Agreements ("ISDA Master Agreements")...more
Lehman Brothers International (Europe) v ExxonMobil Financial Services B.V. [2016] EWHC 2699 (Comm), 28 October 2016 - When serving notices in deteriorating market conditions, beware more haste and less speed. A recent...more
The English High Court in Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (In Administration) [2016] EWHC 2417 (Ch), in one of a series of cases arising from the Lehman insolvency, has had to consider (among other issues) the meaning...more
Last week, the High Court ruled on the meaning of “Default Rate” in the 1992 and 2002 ISDA Master Agreements (together, the “ISDA Master Agreements”). Whilst the decision addresses a multitude of issues, perhaps the most...more
The High Court of England and Wales (Commercial Court) recently decided in favor of Lehman Brothers Finance S.A. (in liquidation) (LBF) against Sal. Oppenheim Jr. & Cie. KGAA (Oppenheim). The matter involved a dispute over...more