The new LIBOR rules that split up the FSA *

United Kingdom - April 29 2013
One could be forgiven for thinking that it was an April Fools' joke. It wasn't. On 1 April 2013, the dismantling of the Financial Services Authority…

Co-authors: Aidan Colclough.

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The eurozone crisis – practical implications for clients *

European Union - July 2 2012
Europe enters a decisive week as the leaders of the 17 Eurozone member countries try to agree a breakthrough to resolve the debt crisis.

Co-authors: Tim Maloney.

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Penalties for failing to mediate *

United Kingdom - June 25 2012
The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has ruled that when a party refuses to mediate, that behaviour may be deemed unreasonable conduct for the purposes of Part 44.3 of the CPR and sanctioned accordingly.

Co-authors: Matthew Blower , Nicholas Burkill, Tim Maloney, John Lurie, Simon Whitehead.

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Solicitors need not disclose client’s whereabouts *

United Kingdom - June 25 2012
The Court of Appeal has ruled that Addleshaw Goddard will not be forced to disclose the whereabouts of its client, Mr Ablyazov.

Co-authors: Matthew Blower , Nicholas Burkill, Tim Maloney, John Lurie, Simon Whitehead.

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The meaning of “best endeavours” *

United Kingdom - June 25 2012
As we discussed in the last edition of the Update, the High Court’s decision in this case considered the meaning of the phrase “all reasonable endeavours”.

Co-authors: Matthew Blower , Nicholas Burkill, Tim Maloney, John Lurie, Simon Whitehead.

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