We are thrilled to share a recent triumph at Chalos & Co that reinforces our commitment to justice and litigation expertise. Last week, George M. Chalos secured a resounding defense…
HFW Litigation – High Court issues barring order under CPR 19.8A In a recent High Court case, HFW (and a number of other firms) acted on behalf of a group of applicants…
A Comprehensive guide to litigation funding: what clients need to know HFW was one of the first firms to set up a dedicated funding committee and the firm regularly assists…
HFW Briefing: COVID-19 classified as a natural disaster by Pennsylvania Supreme Court; could this affect coverage litigation arising from COVID-19? A recent decision from the highest court in Pennsylvania ratifying government action…
COVID-19: Business as unusual? Litigating in England during the coronavirus pandemic Parties experienced in international trade will be generally familiar with the sort of economic events that can increase market…
When is control too remote? The English Commercial Court takes another look at control in the context of disclosure This briefing looks at the recent English Commercial Court judgment in…
Can Lawyers ever disclose their cliens’ priviledged documents? It is well established that under English law Legal Advice Privilege (LAP) can protect the confidentiality of lawyer / client communications where…
High Court Gives guidance on duties owed by Directors In what is believed to be the first case to deal with the question, any doubt as to whether the entirety…
HFW Litigation: Are we seeing the end of the ‘Arkin Cap’ limiting a funder’s liability for adverse costs? In a judgment that will be welcomed by many, the English Chancery…
Shipping Litigation and Arbitration expert John Simpson joins Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance Law firm Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance has strengthened its marine and international trade practice with the appointment of…
The English Court has very wide ranging powers when it comes to the question of costs of proceedings. Although, in English litigation, the usual rule is that the losing party…
A Fair and Cost-Efficient Means of Dispute Resolution May 12, 2016– NYMAR (New York Maritime, Inc.) released today the fifth in a series of articles demonstrating the strength and unique…
A Recent appellate decision serves as an important reminder that international attorneys and litigants should consinder the availability of United States discovery in aid of foreign proceedings. The “EVW Advisory Report”…
The Jackson Reforms, aimed at controlling legal costs and making litigation more efficient through improved case management, have raised some expert eyebrows about the effects-and effectiveness-of their deployment. The key…