Cases
White & Case leads on €770M Car Cartel Trial Paid Members Public
Car manufacturers are not happy...
Clyde, DAC lead in £16 Million Insurance Win Paid Members Public
In Short: London's ExCeL exhibition center, along with other policyholders, won a key ruling that the COVID-19 national lockdowns triggered the "at the premises" clause in their insurance policies. This decision could pave the way for thousands of similar business interruption claims.
Linklaters and Norton Rose Fulbright Lead Defence in £319 Million Flight Compensation Case Paid Members Public
In Short: A £319 million claim, aimed at getting compensation for delayed British Airways and EasyJet passengers, hit turbulence in court when the judge grounded it, saying it was more about lining the pockets of the backers than helping passengers.
Herbert Smith Freehills advises in Manolete’s Win Paid Members Public
In Short: The High Court has ruled against Norman Freed, the former director of Just Recruit Group, for breaching his fiduciary duties by improperly transferring company funds during its financial collapse. The ruling awarded nearly £1 million to Manolete Partners, a litigation financing company, which pursued the case on behalf
Leigh Day and Eversheds Face Off in Landmark £30 Million Equal Pay Case Against Next Paid Members Public
In Short: Retail workers at Next have won a significant equal pay case, with the Employment Tribunal ruling that the company unlawfully paid female sales consultants less than male-dominated warehouse employees, despite their roles constituting equal work.
Kirkland & Ellis, A&O Shearman Represent Tech Giants in Patent Battle Paid Members Public
In Short: Huawei is defending its European patent against MediaTek’s challenge in the High Court of London, as the Taiwanese chip giant seeks to revoke Huawei’s patent on grounds of lacking an inventive step.
Kirkland & Ellis advise on Cineworld's Restructure Bid Paid Members Public
In Short: Cineworld has been granted initial court approval to convene creditor meetings as it attempts to restructure its U.K. operations to avoid going into administration. The cinema giant faces the possibility of liquidation if the plan fails, risking significant losses for its creditors.
Hogan Lovells and Dechert Face Off in IFC's $234 Million Lawsuit Paid Members Public
In Short: The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is suing Lebanon’s largest private lender, Bank Audi, for over $234 million in unpaid loans and interest, highlighting the severe financial turmoil gripping the Middle Eastern nation.
