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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Court Cases

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

Nigeria defeats hydropower arbitration

South Africa court ruling expands environmental enforcement risks for businesses

Baker McKenzie Team Secures Dismissal with Prejudice for Sika in Concrete and Cement Additives Antitrust Litigation

Dentons Lee secures appellate victory for Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation in indemnity claim

English court confirms high bar for resisting performance bond calls based on the underlying contract

South Africa competition decision provides guidance on jurisdiction in prosecution of international cartel cases

Victorian Supreme Court reinforces limited judicial role in arbitration

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

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

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

No jurisdiction to wind up a company ex parte: Cayman Court of Appeal rules in latest PetroSaudi judgment

Court warns of privilege challenge ‘chilling effect’ on investigations

Luxembourg Court Confirms Arm’s Length Remuneration Tax Requirement for Undisclosed Intra-Group Counter-Guarantee

UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration

The BVI court’s insolvency jurisdiction is frequently engaged in the enforcement of foreign judgment debts and arbitral awards.

Drelle: UK Supreme Court confirms unrecognised foreign judgments can support bankruptcy petitions

French Supreme Court broadens protection against abuse of vulnerability in contract formation

UK High Court orders £11 million distribution and makes landmark cost ruling in investment bank special administration