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Considering a foreign court’s competence when enforcing at common law
Enforcement at common law by way of a new judgment is what claimants can resort to when no other option for enforcing foreign judgments in the UK is available. As o…
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DIFC Court of Appeal clarifies law on crypto assets
A recent DIFC judgment has provided much-needed clarity on the legal status of crypto assets, recognising them as a distinct third category of property.
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Making mediation work for you
For any mediation to be effective the right people need to attend. Here we explain why good mediation preparation should include considering who should make up your…
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Understanding ‘rectification’ in a share purchase agreement
Courts are generally reluctant to interfere with commercial agreements entered into by well advised parties. But, in some circumstances they may be prepared to step…
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Disputes arising from M&A deals in Africa
M&A activity in Africa has witnessed significant growth in recent years. We explore some of the more common causes of commercial disputes within the M&A spa…
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Manifest error: how obvious must it be?
In this insight we outline the meaning and effect of ‘manifest error’ and discuss a case that highlights these issues in detail.
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How to safeguard your organisation against a GDPR breach
Breaching GDPR obligations is not only reputationally damaging – it’s expensive. Here, we discuss what the current data protection climate looks like, and what busi…
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5 tips for terminating contracts
In this article we outline what to look out for if you are thinking about terminating a contract, or you have a contract which is being terminated by the other cont…
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Counterclaims and ICSID: Are counterclaims by States against investors increasing at ICSID?
The number of counterclaims filed by States in ICSID treaty proceedings has increased markedly in the last five years. We explore what this could mean for internati…
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Frequently-asked questions about mediation in commercial disputes
We answer some of the most common questions concerning mediation and discuss if it is really the best way to avoid costly court proceedings.