Litigation Notes

Trial witness statements: High Court decisions highlight importance of compliance with Practice Direction 57AC

Law Society publishes 2nd edition of annual International Data Insights Report

The report highlights the continued strength of English law and dispute resolution in the global legal market

High Court orders defendant to provide disclosure in jurisdiction dispute

Representative actions under CPR 19.8: High Court strikes out claim for compensation on behalf of passengers in 116,000 delayed or cancelled flights

Court of Appeal clarifies when a claim may be an abuse of process due to a failure to raise it with the court in earlier proceedings

High Court finds company director liable for misrepresentations made on behalf of the business

The decision applies the Supreme Court's recent restatement of the law on directors' accessory liability in tort

Court of Appeal dismisses US investment bank's success fee claim in connection with the public offer of shares in Indian bank

The decision illustrates the need for contracting parties to take care in drafting terms involving lists

Unfair prejudice petition: High Court continues interim injunction replacing director who breached sanctions legislation

Court of Appeal considers whether default interest clause is an unenforceable penalty

The decision suggests that a default interest provision is likely to be enforceable so long as it is not extortionate, exorbitant or unconscionable

Collateral use undertakings: High Court grants permission to disclose schedules to claim in response to foreign court order

Privy Council changes English law on the intersection of insolvency and arbitration

The decision means the parties' choice of dispute resolution forum should not impact a creditor's ability to engage the insolvency process where …

Court of Appeal upholds award of penal interest on tort damages under applicable foreign law