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November 26 2024
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Competition Appeal Tribunal grants application for Collective Proceedings Order in respect of claim brought against Google on behalf of millions of UK consumers
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Nikki Stopford, the Proposed Class Representative, alleges two separate but related abuses by Google: (1) the Android Conduct, whereby under arrangements dating from at least 2009, Google permitted its “app store” (known as the Play Store) to be... |
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November 22 2024
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Banks successful in upholding settlement agreements and derivative transactions in latest Italian swaps decision
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Deutsche Bank and Dexia v Provincia di Brescia [2024] EWHC 2967 (Ch): On 20 November 2024, Mr Justice Hildyard delivered judgment following the trial of jointly case managed claims in the Financial List brought by Deutsche Bank and Dexia against... |
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November 22 2024
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Laurence Rabinowitz KC is named in Chambers & Partners - Stars at the Bar 2025
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Laurence Rabinowitz KC has been named in Chambers & Partners - Stars at the Bar 2025, where the top leading practitioners are recognised for their excellence across a range of practice areas. The Chambers UK Bar Guide 2025 ranks... |
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November 22 2024
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Three Stripes vs Four Stripes: Adidas trade marks invalid / not infringed by Thom Browne
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New York couturier Thom Browne has emerged victorious in a heavyweight trade mark dispute with German sportswear giant Adidas. Thom Browne is known for reimagining classic tailoring with a modern, avant-garde edge. Adidas took issue with the... |
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November 21 2024
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Invest Bank’s high-profile section 423 claim dismissed by the Commercial Court
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In a landmark decision handed down today, following a 4-week trial in July 2024, the Commercial Court has dismissed a hard-fought claim brought by Invest Bank under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The case has given rise to numerous... |
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November 21 2024
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Supreme Court judgment on the distinction between the variation and the replacement of a contract
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The Supreme Court handed down judgment yesterday in Cobalt v HMRC, which is likely to become the leading authority on the law relating to contractual variations at common law. The case concerned the availability of capital allowances under section... |
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November 20 2024
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Court of Appeal dismisses claimants’ application for permission to appeal in Trucks Second Wave Proceedings
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On 19 November 2024 the Chancellor of the High Court refused an application by 138 public authority claimants in the Trucks Second Wave Proceedings for permission to appeal the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s Judgment of 5 July 2024... |
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November 18 2024
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Paul Tan joins One Essex Court
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We are delighted to announce that Paul Tan has joined Chambers. As a leading commercial arbitration and litigation lawyer based in Singapore, Paul has a formidable practice acting for multinational corporations, global insurers, financial... |
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November 15 2024
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One Essex Court wins 4 awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
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One Essex Court is delighted to have been awarded Commercial Dispute Resolution Set of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024. Conall Patton KC was awarded Silk of the Year and Niranjan Venkatesan was awarded Junior of the Year... |
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November 13 2024
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When can a party be ordered to act in breach of US sanctions?
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On 8 November 2024, Sir Nigel Teare (sitting as a High Court Judge) handed down judgment in O v C [2024] EWHC 2383 (Comm). The judgment addresses the circumstances in which a party can be ordered to take actions that would (or might)... |
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November 13 2024
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In long awaited judgment, Supreme Court clarifies the scope of the ‘bad faith’ objection to trade mark filing, finding partial validity and infringement
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The 8 ½ year trade mark dispute between Sky and SkyKick has finally reached its conclusion in the UK Supreme Court, following a reference to the European Court of Justice in 2020. The parties reached a worldwide settlement after the appeal... |
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November 12 2024
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Tribunal denies capital allowances on de-risked ship leases
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The First-tier Tribunal has handed down its Decision in FC Shipping Ltd v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 1013 (TC). The case concerned ship leasing and the UK tonnage tax regime (Sch 22 Finance Act 2000). The issue was whether the taxpayers... |
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November 07 2024
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Lord (David) Wolfson KC appointed shadow Attorney General
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Lord (David) Wolfson KC has been appointed as the shadow Attorney General. In this role, he will provide legal advice to the shadow cabinet and speak on key legal and constitutional matters. Alongside his new responsibilities, David will... |
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November 07 2024
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Laurence Rabinowitz KC appointed Chairman of the Takeover Panel
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Laurence Rabinowitz KC has been appointed by the Takeover Panel to be Chairman from 1 May 2025. The Takeover Panel is an independent body whose main functions are to issue and administer the Takeover Code and to supervise and regulate...
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