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Lafarge convictions: a landmark moment in corporate criminal accountability
Louise Hodges
14 October 2024
A Tangled Web: Director ties himself in knots, then loses summary judgment battle in breach of duty claim
In PK INVESTMENTS LIMITED v (1) SEBAJEEVAN SABARATNAM & Anor [2024] EWHC 2188 (Ch) PK Investments Limited (“PK”) was awarded summary judgment against Mr Sebajeevan Sabarantnam (“S”) for breaching his directors’ duties by causing Finno Medical Limited (the “Company”) loss following a series of high-risk and undocumented transactions.
9 October 2024
Settle Smart series part three: Non-disclosure agreements – are they still effective in the post #metoo era?
Our series focused on the settlement of disputes considers issues encountered by practitioners across a range of dispute resolution specialities. This blog explores the ongoing controversy surrounding non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and their effectiveness in the post-#MeToo era.
8 October 2024
Obligations on financial professionals receiving secret commissions – to keep or not to keep a secret?
Chantelle is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team. Her experience covers a wide range of disputes, with a particular focus on civil fraud, commercial and contract, shareholder and director disputes.
3 October 2024
Settle Smart series part two: Tax liabilities in relation to settlement monies
Our series focused on the settlement of disputes considers issues encountered by practitioners across a range of dispute resolution specialities. This article discusses the often overlooked tax implications when settling a claim, highlighting the need for both claimants and defendants to seek expert advice.
27 September 2024
Ecocide: The next wave of legal actions?
With an increasing number of climate related cases being brought around the world, and bold new legislation being introduced that will place responsibility for climate damage squarely at the feet of those in a position to prevent it, ‘Ecocide’ laws look set to revolutionise ESG litigation in the coming years.
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