International sanctions against pariah states are increasingly far-reaching and can have a dramatic impact on individuals’ lives. In one case, a UK resident who was married to an alleged supporter of the repressive regime in
Arbitration is supposed to be a swift and cost-effective method of settling commercial disputes. However, it proved anything but in one striking case after an arbitrator took more than a year to make up his
The fate of a £390 million claim in respect of a price fixing cartel which operated in the copper fittings trade for more than 15 years before it was publicly exposed could all come down
A former partner in a respected American law firm, who borrowed $540,000 to fund his capital contribution to the business, has failed to convince the High Court that the loan was a mere sham and
In a landmark victory for music industry organisations which will resound throughout Europe, the High Court has declared unlawful the Government’s decision to create an exception to copyright protection based upon personal private use. The
In a case of significance to charities and the investment community, the University of Cambridge has won the right to reclaim a substantial proportion of the VAT it paid to fund managers who oversaw the
Shipping contracts usually impose liability for cargo damage arising during loading or unloading on carriers. However, that position can be overridden by clear contractual wording and that is what happened in the case of a
Good customer services are essential for any business dealing with the public and lapses can be stamped on by regulators who have power to impose heavy fines on defaulters. The point was well made by
Businesses which rely on migrant workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are increasingly feeling the heavy hand of regulators. However, in one case, a care homes provider won a High Court ruling that
In an important case for the business community, the scope of the Competition and Markets Authority’s power to intervene in corporate mergers came under the High Court spotlight after the demise of a cross-channel ferry
