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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.

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

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