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BHS Former GC Found Liable in Multimillion-Pound Wrongful Trading Case

The London judge attributed Dominic Chandler's failures to, among other factors, his lack of experience and an understanding of the 'commercial realities' of the situation.
4 minute read

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China Signals Ambitions to Become Key Player in International Arbitration  

The new Hong Kong branch of the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre demonstrates China's desire to grow its presence in international dispute resolution. But some think the country has a way to go before it can compete with Hong Kong or Singapore as the region's premier arbitration destination.
4 minute read

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HSF Steps in to Defend Google in £13.6B Adtech Collective Action

According to the claim, Google is abusing its dominant position by favouring its own advertising technology.
2 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder Therium Accused of 'Wilful Negligence' in 'Rogue Arbitration' Lawsuit

Therium is known for funding the postmasters' successful litigation against the Post Office over the Horizon scandal.
3 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funders 'Disappointed' as Key Bill Dropped Ahead of Election

The bill was not chosen by the UK government to progress through the so-called 'wash-up' period of last-minute lawmaking in the final days of a parliamentary session, meaning it will now be up to the next government to decide whether to revive the legislation.
4 minute read

International Edition

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Hamas, Israeli Leaders

The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan KC, has announced arrest warrant applications for three Hamas leaders as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his minister of defense.
3 minute read

International Edition

Dechert Used FBI 'for Improper Purposes', Alleged Hacking Victim Claims

In February, Azima accepted Dechert's offer to settle the portion of their dispute playing out in London without any admission of the firm's liability, which involved £3 million in damages and likely many million more in costs.
2 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Yoon & Yang Add New Litigators as Firms in Korea Fight to Bolster Disputes Offering

Baker McKenzie has hired from Lee & Ko while Yoon & Yang has added a set of three former court judges.
3 minute read

International Edition

Former Essex Court CEO and Asia's Chambers Lab Launch Nusa Chambers, a Digital Platform for Independent Disputes Lawyers

Clients are increasingly steering away from Big Law as they seek the elusive personal touch on their cases while young litigators seek autonomy in their own ventures.
3 minute read

International Edition

Intimidation and Greed: Experts Speak Out on Big Law's Role in Perpetuating Child Labour

Those involved in high-profile cases believe that, despite waving the ESG flag, the world's top law firms play a critical role in exacerbating one of global society's greatest ills.
11 minute read

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