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High stakes, higher standards: Navigating duty of care in financial services

In order to facilitate Madam Xu's investment, the Plaintiff sought the assistance of the 1st Defendant

Ruling confirms English contract law governs debt claims

The court went on to consider – notwithstanding the fact that the Mackay v Dick principle was ruled not to apply

“Truly Extraordinary”: Flexibility In Granting Winding Up Orders

This judgment demonstrates the Court’s extensive power to wind up companies, and provides a helpful reminder that creditors can petition

Drawing the Boundaries: Cayman Court of Appeal Rules on Shareholder Misrep Claims

The rule in Houldsworth2 establishes that a shareholder cannot bring a Shareholder Misrep Claim.

Hogan Lovells secures another major victory for PrivatBank as English High Court orders former owners to pay over US$3 billion

The Hogan Lovells team advising PrivatBank was led by Hogan Lovells partners Richard Lewis

GDPR Non-Material Damages Claims in Ireland: Procedure Clarified, Expectations Lowered

The decision provides welcome clarity for organisations and individuals on the appropriate procedural route for such data breach compensation claims

Helping families in times of need

Individuals and families come to us with wide ranging situations

Cost awards currency question answered by UK Supreme Court

The court rejected arguments that decisions on which currency to award costs should factor in currency fluctuations or who funded the litigation.

Australian decision highlights need for timely deregistration of security interests

Under the NPIA, OneSteel acquired the right to receive the beneficial rights in the Hoffman Seaview Notes

Supreme Court ruling raises Indian contracts challenge risk

The Supreme Court set aside a previous judgment by the High Court regarding a long-running dispute over the sale of property.

Hogan Lovells wins before the Constitutional Court end to disproportionate restrictions on PHVs and protection of innovation in mobility

The Court held that these measures, in addition to reproducing effects already declared unconstitutional by previous judgment no. 56/2020

Macfarlanes secures preliminary issue win for Prysmian in collective action over energy bills

Ms Spottiswoode alleges that purchasers of high-voltage (underground and subsea) power cables paid increased prices as a result of the infringement.

Irish court rules ‘no basis for judicial criticism’ of AI use

The case concerns a cryptocurrency influencer, Eduardo Farina

TotalEnergies fined for greenwashing in its advertising in French ruling

The Paris court found that Total Energies had engaged in 'misleading commercial practices'

A great leap forward: Expanding the definition of family violence in Singapore

This is a welcome and necessary step forward in our society

Withers represents Equatorial Guinea at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

In April 2023, Equatorial Guinea and the Marshall Islands agreed to submit the dispute to a Special Chamber of the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea.

Domestic abuse: exceptional or everyday?

Domestic abuse is an everyday issue, so the everyday culture needs to be one of listening to

New public access to court documents pilot to start in January 2026

As a general rule, documents must be filed within 14 days

Hong Kong Court clarifies adequacy of notice via SMS in arbitrations

The court, however, expressed caution over the potential shortcomings of using SMS.

Carey Olsen obtains significant judgment in the BVI Commercial Court for Access Bank plc

The decision is a further example of Carey Olsen's established track record in complex cross-border disputes and its commitment to delivering results for its valued clients.

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