09/24/2026
Nigeria defeats hydropower arbitration
Mayer Brown partner Kwadwo Sarkodie is quoted in this article covering the ICC decision.
Court Cases
09/23/2026
South Africa court ruling expands environmental enforcement risks for businesses
The High Court dismissed the application, but Topigs appealed to the SCA.
09/22/2026
Baker McKenzie Team Secures Dismissal with Prejudice for Sika in Concrete and Cement Additives Antitrust Litigation
The ruling came after Plaintiffs amended their complaints with the benefit of cooperation materials from a settling defendant.
09/22/2026
Dentons Lee secures appellate victory for Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation in indemnity claim
The Seoul High Court accepted these arguments and granted HUG’s claim in full.
09/09/2026
English court confirms high bar for resisting performance bond calls based on the underlying contract
The judgment addressed a recurring issue for contractors on major projects
09/04/2026
South Africa competition decision provides guidance on jurisdiction in prosecution of international cartel cases
Following the ruling, the CCSA can proceed with its prosecution before the CT against six banks.
09/03/2026
Victorian Supreme Court reinforces limited judicial role in arbitration
The court found that resolving the issues raised by Red Hill would have required it to assess evidence
09/02/2026
The Executor's Year in the Law of the Cayman Islands
The executor’s year is, upon first acquaintance, an unpromising subject.
08/27/2026
BVI Court Prevents BVI Company from Redomiciling to Preserve Enforcement Against its Shares
APIC was a central party to the Claims
08/25/2026
Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in the Cayman Islands acted for the successful applicant for the third-party discovery orders in this case.
Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in the Cayman Islands acted for the successful applicant for the third-party discovery orders in this case.
08/21/2026
Directors duties causation and loss in insolvent trading
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in part. It focused on the scope of the duties that had been breached and on the distinction between a factual opportunity to incur a loss and a legal cause of loss.
08/17/2026
No jurisdiction to wind up a company ex parte: Cayman Court of Appeal rules in latest PetroSaudi judgment
The Court of Appeal also significantly restricted the circumstances in which an unliquidated fraud or tort claimant can petition as a contingent creditor.
08/07/2026
Court warns of privilege challenge ‘chilling effect’ on investigations
“The judgment recognises that investigation firms and enquiry agents can play an important role in obtaining documentary evidence, especially in circumstances where the alleged fraudster is unlikely to voluntarily provide information or may seek to
08/03/2026
Luxembourg Court Confirms Arm’s Length Remuneration Tax Requirement for Undisclosed Intra-Group Counter-Guarantee
In a judgment dated 18 March 2026 (No. 48905), the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal administratif – the “Court”) ruled on the tax consequences of an undisclosed counter-guarantee within an intra-group financing structure.
07/31/2026
UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration
The court also found that, despite spending over a year developing the application, no substantive progress had been made towards achieving the objectives of the special administration in the meantime, including the return of client assets.
07/31/2026
The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards.
The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards.
07/30/2026
Drelle: UK Supreme Court confirms unrecognised foreign judgments can support bankruptcy petitions
Creditors in both jurisdictions can now rely on unrecognised foreign judgments when seeking access to insolvency remedies.
07/23/2026
French Supreme Court broadens protection against abuse of vulnerability in contract formation
Rejecting the petition, the Cour de cassation articulated two principles that are likely to shape the future application of Article 1143.
07/23/2026
UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration
While the courts generally afford considerable deference to court-appointed administrators, these judgments demonstrate that such deference has limits.
07/22/2026
Irish High Court abolishes shareholder rule on legal advice privilege
The court concluded that shareholders do not have a right to override legal advice privilege purely on the basis of holding shares alone unless that restriction is waived by the company itself.