As we all attempt to navigate the changes to our world at present and adjust to the challenges presented, it is clear that everyone has been, and continues to be, affected by the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Continue reading
There have been a number of hearings in Jalla v Royal Dutch Shell in the last month. On 9 March 2020, Stuart -Smith J ordered on jurisdiction, and on 30 March he gave another ruling relating to the disclosure of the damages-based agreement entered into by the claimants on the matter.
On 2 March 2020, Stuart-Smith J gave judgment in relation to limitation issues. Continue reading
Three recent cases underline the challenges of maintaining confidentiality in settlement agreements and remind practitioners that this remains an area where neither the intentions of the parties settling, nor the language they use to do so, will be afforded the primacy one might usually expect. Continue reading