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Singapore Court of Appeal sets high bar for fraud in trade finance

The Court also found that CAO's presentation of the LOI was an inducive cause for BCP to disburse payment, which led to BCP's loss of money.

Irish Supreme Court revises test for dismissal of delayed proceedings

In this briefing, the Dispute Resolution team in Dublin provides a deep dive into the decision in a case study of Kirwan v Connors & Ors 2025 IESC 21.

Bermuda Court confirms personal right of action of company directors to end wrongful exclusion

In response, the Company’s then-Board instituted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (Poison Pill) intended to prevent Saba from acquiring more shares in the Company.

High Court of South Africa develops common law to address jurisdiction over foreign entities

This judgment marks a significant development in South African common law

Ropes & Gray Secures Full Exoneration for Pro Bono Client Charles Collins After 31 Years of Wrongful Conviction

Ropes & Gray worked with the Innocence Project and the Post-Conviction Justice Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office

High Court grants injunctions against Cambridge University protestors

The court found that the rights of Cambridge University as the landowner

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Guernsey

A foreign judgment of the courts of a Reciprocating Country (as defined in the various Ordinances specifying reciprocating jurisdictions) may be enforceable in Guernsey under the 1957 Law

Saudi Arabia takes steps to further strengthen arbitration practices

Amongst the initiatives announced is a review of the Saudi Arbitration Law

The cost of care: what the UK case of Rogers v Wills reveals about family, fairness, and inheritance

Ultimately Bernadette was acquitted of the criminal charges.

From hospitality to hostility: a trust tale

Although the application was brought by a beneficiary rather than the Trustee, the Court held that the same legal principles applied.

Nigerian oil spill case to proceed to UK trial as ‘nuisance’ law refined

The UK Supreme Court previously determined that the courts of England and Wales had jurisdiction to consider the claims in this case

Mayer Brown secures major appellate victory in $26 million customs fraud case

The court’s published opinion affirms that the FCA applies to fraudulent evasion of customs duties, rejecting Sigma’s argument that the Tariff Act precludes FCA liability in such cases.

International Association for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice v Charity Commission for England and Wales

The tribunal emphasised that this appeal turned on its own facts and that previous registration decisions were not applicable to this case.

NSW court decision on 'business days' definition could have far reaching consequences

In order to avoid being caught out under the NSW SOP Act or with time bars under the contract, contracting parties in NSW should assume that notices issued are served on the day they are received.

Cayman Grand Court supports secured creditors in enforcement of equitable share mortgages

Cayman Islands share charges typically require the applicable chargor or mortgagor to provide certain deliverables to assist with enforcement.

English High Court highlights that lawyers using AI must ensure accuracy

Lucia Doran and Meghan Higgins, technology experts at Pinsent Masons, were commenting following an English High Court judgment.

Pro Bono Team Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Retired Judges

Our team included partner Gregg Costa and associates Ryan Azad, Summer Wall, Hayley Lawrence, Alexander Fischer, and Apratim Vidyarthi.

Sidley Wins Major Pro Bono Supreme Court Victory on Behalf of Combat-Wounded Veterans

This case is a part of the firm’s long-standing pro bono commitment to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Are our Courts tilting towards procedural flexibility?

The preliminary objection was to the effect that the appellant, then applicant, “has failed to establish that Mr. Ranjiv Gutty had been duly authorized by Applicant to lodge the present application to set aside the statutory demand served upon it by

South Africa Insolvency Court hands down first judgment with rare costs order against lawyers

Christopher Majuru, an expert in corporate and commercial litigation at Pinsent Masons, said: “This judgment is more than a procedural slap on the wrist.”

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