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Australia’s dispute resolution reputation on the line following long-running legal saga

The decision highlights the difficulty in bringing claims for procedural fairness and bias.

DRC appeal ruling puts arbitration spotlight on France and New York Convention

The court pointed to long-standing case-law dated 2 May 1966 that this prohibition is not applicable to international contracts concluded as per international trade usages.

BVI Court of Appeal: Statutory demands and contractual compliance

The Commercial Court noted that the maturity of the Notes meant that Geminis was obliged to pay the debt, and the absence of a default notice did not negate this obligation.

Pension Ombudsman highlights need for full information when distributing death benefits

Mrs N asked the provider to confirm to whom it has awarded Mr N’s death benefits, but it refused to do so for data protection reasons.

Securing landmark cross-border recognition for provisional liquidators in RTI Limited case

The provisional liquidation of RTI Limited marks the first appointment of its kind by the Royal Court under provisions introduced into the Companies (Jersey) Law in 2022.

When a change in desk can become a change in job

Young's comments and conduct being likely to seriously damage the relationship of trust and confidence between the parties.

Judgment handed down in first appointment of provisional liquidators in Jersey

In appointing the PLs, the Court made orders preserving the rights of the directors of RTI to pursue the appeal against enforcement of the award in Jersey

Securing Court of Appeal victory clarifying trust disclosure rights

Our team was led by partner Adam Cole and included partner Laurent Thibeault and associate Sarah Ball.

Australian court decision has evidence strategy implications for commercial disputes

The court also confirmed that a waiver of privilege cannot be walked back once it enters the evidentiary record even if it later withdrawn or not relied on, as waiver occurs when the material is filed.

Fraud unravels everything – how the BVI Courts can assist

The BVI Courts apply a well-known legal maxim originally developed by the English Courts in Lazarus Estates v Beasley [1956]

Employer liability beyond the workplace – "in the course and scope of employment"

The key legal issue was whether the harassment occurred in the "course and scope of employment", thereby making the employer vicariously liable.

"A parent is a parent": Defining modern families in Hong Kong

The judge found that the constitutional challenge was good, and the parties were invited to further address the question of relief.

Warning for companies as Supreme Court rules on VAT groups

The Court ruled that the success fee, which Prudential had claimed should not have been liable for VAT, was a successive payment relating to a continuous supply of services, with the event which triggered the fee coming after the investment manager had le

Navigating global enforcement: Singapore Court clarifies limits of seat jurisdiction

The article examines how the court’s ruling reinforces the principle that enforcement courts retain independent discretion under the New York Convention; even when proceedings at the seat are ongoing.

Dual Remedies Afforded against the Granting of Injunctions

Actis Consumer Grooming Products Ltd v Super-Max Mauritius [2025 SCJ 388]

Tribunal milestone: first procedural decision under Guernsey’s discrimination Ordinance

The tribunal dismissed the application, relying primarily on established UK case law.

Macfarlanes secures landmark strike-out for PRS in collective action over royalty distribution policies

The judgment relates to Mr Rowntree’s application to pursue collective proceedings against PRS

Status misclassification: WRC applies Irish Supreme Court guidance to RTÉ case

This decision highlights the challenges in defining the true nature of working relationships.

Jardine Strategic: Privy Council rejects efforts to shut dissenters out, abolishes 138-year old privilege rule with likely impact on Cayman Islands' Torchlight exception

The Privy Council dismissed the appeal, holding that a shareholder's standing is not restricted to only those shareholders who took their interest before the Notice Date

Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs

The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure.

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