Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 19: General update

In this 19th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at developments in a range of areas, including environmental litigation, privilege, class actions, claims against cryptocurrency exchanges, and force majeure. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant in our litigation team, who is joined by Julian Copeman, … Read more

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 18: General update

In this 18th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we consider a significant recent decision on representative actions under CPR Part 19, cases on disclosure and judgments handed down under embargo, and a Supreme Court decision on unjust enrichment. This episode is hosted by Anna Pertoldi, a partner in our litigation team, … Read more

Drafting contracts – key lessons from 2022

Our Corporate team’s recently published annual contract law update briefing considers a number of interesting contract law cases from 2022 which highlight key points for those involved in drafting or managing contracts. The cases chosen deal with formation, exclusion and limitation clauses, good faith, unexpected events and termination. In each case there is a brief … Read more

Court of Appeal clarifies when disputes re formation/validity of contract containing arbitration clause may fall to be determined by the courts

A recent Court of Appeal decision provides useful guidance on disputes about the validity of the underlying contract where that contract contains an arbitration clause. The decision clarifies the important principle of separability, under which an arbitration agreement is treated as a contract which is separate from the main contract of which it forms part: … Read more