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Conyers Wins Latest Case

In pursuing this argument, Amstel relied on the decision of His Honour Judge Purle KC

Testing England and Wales' forfeiture rule in mercy killings

This case is a useful precedent for the use of the Forfeiture Act 1982 for a 'mercy killing'

Dentons Rodyk secures excellent decision in favour of the client in a High Court case on the division of matrimonial assets.

In this case, the judge found that the ex-husband’s contributions to the marriage were overstated.

Herbert Smith Freehills succeeds for client in procurement dispute

The Judge also held that Siemens was not entitled to invoke public law duties where a remedy was available to it under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

Aubit International: Guidance on the new restructuring officer regime in the Cayman Islands

The case provides further clarification on the considerations that should be taken by the Court when considering the appointment of ROs and warns that the court will guard against potential abuse of the new regime.

Courting Clarity: Grand Court confirms jurisdiction to determine winding up petitions notwithstanding requirement to refer disputes to foreign arbitration tribunal

The case serves as useful clarification of the Grand Court's jurisdiction to hear a creditor's winding up petition

King Bun Limited and Others v. Lau Man Sang, James and Others – Claim No. BVIHC (COM) 2017/086

Conyers is pleased that its clients achieved this well-deserved victory.

Court of Appeal blocks ClientEarth climate case against Shell

ClientEarth later sought permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal, but its application was rejected last week - with no further avenue for appeal.

Protecting the vulnerable from financial abuse

Cases of concern usually start with the distancing of previously close relatives and the ‘moving in’ of others

With no “TKO”, it’s all systems go for Harry and his fellow claimants

The fight concerns allegations similar to those in the “phone hacking” scandal which brought the News of the World to its knees in 2011.

Ten year anniversary for flagship mock trial on disability law

The tenth anniversary will feature six teams from the University of Oxford and six from the University of Cambridge

Dutch TikTok data protection class action claims falter

Three organisations have been seeking the Amsterdam court’s permission to act as the exclusive representative of the users and bundle their claims together in a collective action against TikTok.

The Supreme Court Of Mauritius Re-Affirms its support to International Arbitration

Under the Provisional Order, the Supreme Court had granted the recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award delivered on 30 November 2016 (Arbitral Award) against OGD.

Prenuptial agreements aren’t only for the rich and famous

Many people hear about nuptial agreements most often through sensationalised media reporting about them

Australian High Court invalidates Victoria's tax on electric and hybrid vehicles

The court found the ZLEV Act unconstitutional as it “imposes a duty of excise within the meaning of section 90 of the Constitution”.

Australian Privacy Regulator Sues in Data Breach Case

The case is a real example of the importance of risk allocation in an M&A transaction for liability arising from latent information security vulnerabilities existing prior to completion of the transaction.

Court of Appeal backs taxpayer in share exchange anti-avoidance case

Delinian applied to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for clearance that the transaction would be treated as a share for share exchange

Recent decisions highlight traditional owner consultation requirements for Australian offshore projects

Cooper argued that the surveys could have detrimental impacts on sea country and song lines, including on whales and turtles, which are of significant cultural importance.

Allen & Overy files supreme court amicus brief on behalf of habeas scholars in capital case

The A&O team was led by James Gagen

Two cases highlight possible areas of reform to 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act

The landlord, Gillcrest UK Pension Scheme, opposed the requests on grounds that the Lees News had left the properties in a state of disrepair and had persistently failed to pay rent on time.

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