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Female and international diversity in arbitrator appointments reach record highs at LCIA

The LCIA said this figure represents the highest proportion of women ever appointed as arbitrators since it first started formally reporting gender and diversity statistics.

Asleep at the wheel: Jersey directors held liable for £77m

The absence of paperwork therefore weighed against the Directors.

BVI Court of Appeal upholds landmark service out ruling

The Court of Appeal dismissed BTA's appeal on all grounds

High Court clarifies limits of dilapidations claims where landlords plan sustainability upgrades

The landlord brought a dilapidations claim against this tenant in 2024, alleging that they had failed to comply with their obligations to repair the building’s HVAC system.

Bird & Bird secures another important victory in the Court of Appeal for wealth manager XY

The judgment was handed down today in the UK’s Court of Appeal, following the firm successfully defending all claims in the High Court in March 2025.

Ahmed v Uddin: the court considers the factors at play when considering whether to give permission to bring charity proceedings

The High Court held that the financial position of the charity were proceedings to ensue, meant that permission should not be given under section 115 Charities Act 2011.

Ruling offers employers lessons on constructive dismissal in the QFC

Khasawneh said the need to respond promptly and transparently to resignations was also highlighted by the case.

Wood and Ors v Khumalo: Jersey Court holds company directors to account in £77m judgment for transaction at an undervalue

In order for a Jersey Court to make a finding of liability under Article 176, the company must have been insolvent when it entered into the relevant transaction

Singapore court refuses enforcement where PRC law reserves interim measures to courts

It concluded that PRC law reserved all forms of preservation measures

Nigeria defeats hydropower arbitration

Mayer Brown partner Kwadwo Sarkodie is quoted in this article covering the ICC decision.

South Africa court ruling expands environmental enforcement risks for businesses

The High Court dismissed the application, but Topigs appealed to the SCA.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The Executor's Year in the Law of the Cayman Islands

The executor’s year is, upon first acquaintance, an unpromising subject.

BVI Court Prevents BVI Company from Redomiciling to Preserve Enforcement Against its Shares

APIC was a central party to the Claims

Ogier's Dispute Resolution team in the Cayman Islands acted for the successful applicant for the third-party discovery orders in this case.

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.

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