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Holding the firewall: Court confirms BVI law governs trusts of BVI company shares

In reaching this conclusion, the Court applied the ‘firewall’ provisions set out in section 83A of the Trustee Act 1961 (the Act).

Latham Secures Important Supreme Court Victory for Everyday Bankruptcy Filers

Unanimous ruling marks an important win that will protect debtors, creditors, and the integrity of the bankruptcy system.

VAT treatment of certain public funds received by further education institutions

In this case, the Court of Appeal confirmed that public funds paid to a further education institution were not merely non-business grants

DIFC court rejects non-compete injunction in energy sector dispute

The decision provides helpful clarity for employers operating in or recruiting into the DIFC, but leaves several substantive questions unanswered.

Dentons secures landmark Supreme Administrative Court ruling with implications for all victims of unlawful sterilization and administrative practice in general (in Czech)

The Supreme Administrative Court agreed with the Dentons legal team’s argument that a new application must be reviewed

Fraud case highlights risks facing global mining companies

The disclosure was contained in a regulatory filing in which the company shared details of an independent forensic investigation it commissioned

Global reach of DIFC courts confirmed in landmark ruling

The court’s reasoning reflects a strong emphasis on practical efficacy

Withers provides litigation win for tech client Innoverv

Innoverv is a fast-growing technology and AI consulting company incorporated in England and Wales

Multi-jurisdictional enforcement of arbitration awards and issues of State immunity

The discussion drew on recent experience acting for Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. ('Zhongshan') in its successful arbitration against the Federal Republic of Nigeria and subsequent enforcement efforts.

Trump Administration Fights Court Order to Refund Some Tariffs

Ms. Akers observed that the situation remains highly confusing for businesses

Dentons secures US$6 million settlement for Azerbaijani client in complex cross-border dispute

The case centered around a loan between foreign entities with links to the Czech Republic

Hong Kong to launch international commercial court to strengthen dispute resolution reputation

Hong Kong’s judiciary confirmed it was planning to develop the HKICC as a specialist division of the city’s High Court, based in the same building and providing decisions on complex international disputes.

Hogan Lovells secures U.S. Supreme Court victory reinforcing protections against racial discrimination in jury selection

The ruling reinforces the protections against racial discrimination in jury selection established in Batson v. Kentucky.

Corporate and tech founders, CEOs and FDs take note: failure to issue shares may mean failure to make payment

A medical technology company failed to issue shares to its noteholders on the maturity of its convertible loan notes.

High Court awards full indemnity costs in £1.3 billion National Lottery litigation

The Court also ordered TNLC to make a payment on account of 75% to the Gambling Commission.

The BVI perspective on unrecognised foreign judgments and arbitral awards in the context of liquidation proceedings

Alternatively, insolvency may be established where there is an unsatisfied judgment of the BVI Court under section 8(1)(b) of the Act

Hogan Lovells secures PrivatBank victory as former owners' appeal against US $3 billion judgment is defeated

In 2017 the Bank obtained a Worldwide Freezing Order over the defendants’ assets.

No permission, no endorsements: lessons from Dua Lipa v Samsung for celebrities and brands in England and Wales

Samsung is said to have relied on assurances from a third-party content provider that the rights to use the photograph had been properly cleared.

Court of Appeal clarifies effect of filing a proof of debt in a Cayman liquidation

The decision arises from the liquidation of Abraaj Holdings

High Court crypto fraud decision reflects victim focused approach

The decision also highlights the pivotal role of expert evidence.

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