Dispute Resolution UK Update - December 2019

Written By

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Sophie Eyre

Partner
UK

I am a partner and co-head of our International Dispute Resolution Group, as well as the London team. I specialise in complex disputes, often of a cross border nature, and have particular expertise in the aviation & defence sector, commercial life science, and in matters involving fraud.

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Louise Lanzkron

Dispute Resolution Knowledge & Development Lawyer
UK

I am the knowledge and development lawyer in our London International Dispute Resolution team. I play a key role in keeping my colleagues updated so that they are at the forefront of legal developments, trends and case law in the litigation and international arbitration arenas for the benefit of our clients.

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Jeremy Sharman

Partner
UK

I am a partner in our London Dispute Resolution team, and bring many years' experience of advising clients on a wide range of commercial disputes and risk management issues, often with an international element.

Our UK disputes team is delighted to send you the latest edition of our Dispute Resolution Update featuring a selection of our articles on topical issues and recent legal developments.

Brexit continues to dominate the legal landscape and whilst uncertainty remains our articles on the topic are intended to provide you with practical help as to what you can do now. We are always ready to help so please do email or pick up the phone if you would like to discuss anything with us, not just on Brexit but any of the topics raised below. You will also find copies of all our articles together with other disputes related know how on Disputes+, our easy access disputes knowledge portal. Please click the link below to access Disputes+.

AI

When AI systems cause harm: the application of civil and criminal liability

By Ben Hughes and Russell Williamson


Arbitration

Will the proposed modernisation of the ECT clip the wings of European investor-state arbitration?

By Jalal El Ahdab, Jonathan Choo, William Langran, Garreth Wong


Brexit & Your Contracts

English law and English courts can continue to be used in international contracts after Brexit

By Richard Eccles, Louise Lanzkron

Solving Consumer Disputes after a 'no deal' Brexit – Changes to your T&C's

By Victoria Hobbs, Andrew Cox

European Medicines Agency settles dispute with Canary Wharf Group over Brexit frustration challenge

By Victoria Hobbs, William Alms


In Your Corner

New Treasury Committee Report on IT Failures in the Financial Services Sector

By Jeremy Sharman, Rachel Glass


Injunctions

Court requires contract to continue pending trial MCAFEE Ireland Ltd v DSG Retail Ltd (2019)

By Sophie Eyre, Jacob Webster


Limitation

Limitation: Our Country Comparative tool on Disputes+ helps to simply this complex issue and now includes Australia

Our Country Comparative tool on Disputes+ simplifies this complex area of law allowing you to compare two or more jurisdictions. You can compare different limitation regimes and also different jurisdictions starting points and length of duration before a claim is time barred.

Featured jurisdictions include Australia (new), Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Poland, Singapore and Sweden.

 

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