The Competition Appeal Tribunal has granted an application for a Collective Proceedings Order (“CPO”) in respect of a claim brought against Google on behalf of millions of UK consumers.

Nikki Stopford, the Proposed Class Representative, alleges two separate but related abuses by Google:...

Banks successful in upholding settlement agreements and derivative transactions in latest Italian swaps decision

Deutsche Bank and Dexia v Provincia di Brescia [2024] EWHC 2967 (Ch)On 20 November 2024, Mr Justice...

August-October 2024 Issue

Qatar Airways v Airbus: High Court dismisses application for interim injunction

On Tuesday 26 April 2022, the High Court dismissed an application by Qatar Airways (“Qatar”)...

High Court decides novel issue of statutory interpretation in G4S shareholder litigation

On 10 May 2022, in three related proceedings, Miles J handed down a significant interim decision in Allianz...

Lord Wolfson QC returns to practice at One Essex Court

One Essex Court is delighted to announce that Lord (David) Wolfson of Tredegar QC has returned to his...

One Essex Court presentations during London International Disputes Week 2022 (LIDW22)

One Essex Court is pleased to be a part of London International Disputes Week 2022 (LIDW22), taking place...

Gerrard v Diligence: High Court gives judgment on Part 36 and costs consequences of discontinuance

On 25 March 2022, HHJ Fine (sitting as a Deputy Master of the High Court) handed down judgment in (1)...

Vanadium Battery Venture: High Court dismisses JVA claim

On 7 March 2022, George Bompas QC (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) handed down judgment in...

High Court grants stay on forum non conveniens grounds and dismisses application for injunctive relief

On 11 April 2022 Joanna Smith J handed down judgment in BRG NOAL GP S.à r.l. & Anor v (1) Stefan...

Important Commercial Court judgment on issue estoppel and abuse of process

In a judgment handed down today (PJSC NBT v Mints [2022] EWHC 871(Comm)), Foxton J has addressed a number...

One Essex Court to host LIDW22 event - Offshore interim relief in international fraud and asset chases

One Essex Court is delighted to co-host a hybrid event during London International Disputes Week 2022...

High Court determines that claims by liquidators are time-barred

Marcus Smith J today handed down judgment in Bilta (UK) Ltd v Tradition Financial Services Ltd (“TFS”)...

Lebanese banks ordered to make international transfers

Mr Justice Picken today handed down judgment in the case of Manoukian v (1) Societe Generale de Banque...

Astor succeeds at trial

On 21 March 2022, Mr Justice Calver handed down judgment in Astor & ors v Atalaya & Ors [2022]...