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Choice of Governing law The data from the ICC over the past three years confirms the preference for English and Welsh governing law in international arbitration. A steady and consistent use of English law has been reported, with 125 cases governed by it in 2024, maintaining its primary position. In contrast, the use of U.S. […]
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By involving a solicitor early on, there is a greater chance of resolving matters through mediation, negotiation, or other non-court dispute resolution methods. [contact] What Is Unfair Prejudice? Under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006, company members can bring a claim of unfair prejudice if they can prove: That the company is being run, […]
Introduction Following the fall of the Assad regime, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom have taken initial measures to start easing sanctions on Syria in order to allow it to rebuild its political framework, infrastructure, and economy. The lifting of these sanctions is, however, conditional on the new Syrian government demonstrating a commitment […]
Background In 2023, Papel Payment Services Provider LLC, a Dubai based company, and Monitox Limited, a company registered in Scotland, entered into a supply of services contract. This contract included explicitly stated that it was to be governed by the law of the UAE and that the courts of the Emirate of Dubai were to […]
The Architecture of UK-MEA Legal Collaboration The opening panel brought together senior practitioners from both regions. Speakers such as Dr. Habib Al Mulla, Fatima Balfaqeeh, and Luke Tucker Harrison focused on the operational realities of cross-border relationships. Central to the conversation was the strength of local boutiques – their deep-rooted local expertise, cultural fluency, and […]
Understanding the UK’s Russia Sanctions Framework The UK’s autonomous sanctions regime, developed post-Brexit, has grown significantly. The Regulations impose complex trade restrictions targeting goods, services, and technology perceived to support the Russian economy or military apparatus. Many businesses assume that because goods are shipped via a non-sanctioning jurisdiction, such as India, they avoid UK sanctions […]
Establishing Jurisdiction: A High Bar for Claimants Across all three cases, the English Courts reaffirmed the demanding threshold that must be met for jurisdiction to be established. The starting point remains the requirement for a claimant to demonstrate a good arguable case and a serious issue to be tried. Without these, jurisdiction cannot be engaged. […]
What is the Hague Judgment Convention 2019? The Hague Judgment Convention provides a framework to allow foreign courts to recognise and enforce the judgments from one jurisdiction to another. Although most countries have rules relating to the enforcement of foreign judgments, the Convention provides uniform policies so parties can benefit from certainty. The element of […]
