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International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Norton Rose & Other Top Litigators Foresee Rise in AI, Data & ESG Disputes

From Asia to North America, litigators expect significant work in disputes ranging from investor-state matters to class actions as shifting alliances and priorities lead to increased conflict.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Construing Separate Contractual Instruments As One

The authors write "It is common in complex commercial transactions, and even in some less complex ones, for the parties to enter into a series of contracts setting forth their various agreements. Such agreements executed at the same time can address different aspects of the transaction, different rights and obligations, or involve different parties. Contracts related to a common matter can also be executed at different times as a transaction matures or as circumstances change."
10 minute read

International Edition

BT Emerges Victorious in First Full CAT Opt-Out Trial

Telecoms giant BT has successfully seen off a £1.3 billion U.K. class action against the company—the first full opt-out trial to take place before the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
3 minute read

International Edition

ECJ Ruling Upholds German Ban on Pure Private Equity Investment in Law Firms

The European Court of Justice has issued a surprise rejection of the Halmer case which could have allowed private equity to directly invest in German law firms.
4 minute read

Law.com

Burford Sets Sights on UAE’s Surge in Construction & Disputes

Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.
4 minute read

Law.com

State High Court Bucks Trend Favoring Insurers, Sides With Restaurants Seeking COVID-19 Coverage

In more than 800 cases nationwide, federal and state courts have interpreted the phrase "direct physical loss" as requiring some physical alteration or damage to property. The North Carolina opinion's author, Justice Anita Earls, put the onus on the insurance companies to clearly indicate what is covered and excluded.
5 minute read

International Edition

Burford Litigation Funder Sets Sights on UAE’s Surge in Construction & Disputes

Burford Capital is expanding its focus to fund construction arbitration in the UAE, targeting high-value disputes as the sector experiences significant growth.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Rogge Dunn Represents Florida Trucking Firm in Civil RICO Suit Against Worldwide Express

Dallas-based Worldwide Express and affiliated companies are alleged in a RICO suit of cheating consumers, their agents and partners and of retaliating against a whistleblower.
4 minute read

International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Leads $240M Case Against KPMG, Longest Trial in DIFC History

Investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, flagged problems with Abraaj’s healthcare funds, leading to allegations of financial misconduct.
3 minute read

International Edition

Bird & Bird to Represent Franchise Owners in Dispute with Vodafone

Bird & Bird is advising on a U.K. claim issued by 61 current and former Vodafone franchisees, who are suing the telecoms giant for £120 million.
2 minute read

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