06/04/2026
Trump Administration Fights Court Order to Refund Some Tariffs
Ms. Akers observed that the situation remains highly confusing for businesses
Court Cases
06/03/2026
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
06/02/2026
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.
05/29/2026
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.
05/29/2026
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.
05/28/2026
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.
05/27/2026
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
05/26/2026
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.
05/22/2026
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.
05/21/2026
Court of Appeal clarifies effect of filing a proof of debt in a Cayman liquidation
The decision arises from the liquidation of Abraaj Holdings
05/18/2026
High Court crypto fraud decision reflects victim focused approach
The decision also highlights the pivotal role of expert evidence.
05/15/2026
R (on the application of the University of Sussex) v Office for Students: High Court overturns OfS's £585,000 fine against University of Sussex
The OfS raised concerns about the University's Trans and Non-Binary Equality Policy Statement
05/15/2026
Constitutional Court Broadens the Reach of South Africa’s GAAR in Absa v SARS Introduction
The Constitutional Court’s judgment in Absa v SARS represents one of the most significant South African tax judgments in recent years.
05/11/2026
Home Advantage: English Courts Confirm Jurisdiction Over Crypto Fraud Claims
A freezing order over the respondents’ cryptoasset accounts was granted in support of that claim. The Judge was asked to decide whether to continue the freezing order.
05/01/2026
Undertaking effective enforcement strategies in the DIFC courts
Successful enforcement requires more than procedural compliance.
04/20/2026
Paris court clarifies arbitrators’ scope to determine governing law of agreements
It considered that the agreement constituted a treaty that was governed by public international law, not French law.
04/15/2026
No Rubber-Stamping: Continuation Of Restructuring Officer Appointments In The Cayman Islands
This judgment will be of particular interest to legal and insolvency practitioners in the Cayman Islands
04/13/2026
Guernsey's Royal Court makes first decision on trustee remuneration under new law
The Bailiff's judgment also addressed a few issues concerning insolvency and attempts to reduce remuneration and expenses claimed by reference to the alleged "precarious nature" of the trust property
04/09/2026
DLA Piper secures successful outcome for First Fund Management in ADGM fraud proceedings
The DLA Piper team was led by partner Andrew Mackenzie, supported by legal director Andrew Massey and associate Ross Wilson.
03/31/2026
The challenges of waiving a ground for annulment in French courts
To favour the efficiency of arbitration, under French arbitration law, parties cannot refrain from raising arguments before an arbitral tribunal