Security for Costs – Latest Developments The firm recently acted for a client (Dumrul v Standard Chartered Bank [2010] EWHC 2625 (Comm)) successfully defending an application for security for costs. First, a reminder of the general principles: · A Defendant to any claim may apply under CPR Rule 25.12(1) for security of his costs of […]
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Injunctions to Prevent Allegedly Wrongful Termination
Injunctions to Prevent Allegedly Wrongful Termination The Technology & Construction Court recently considered a case which involved construing a contractual dispute resolution clause. The case highlighted the practical approach adopted by the English Courts in construing commercial contracts generally and the continued reluctance of the English Courts to grant injunctions unless absolutely necessary. If the […]
Disclosure & Costs
Disclosure & Costs Banks are facing an increasing amount of litigation in the current economic climate and their conduct is being increasingly scrutinised. Customers are questioning their conduct more readily and it has become even more crucial that the banking and finance sector appear to be behaving fairly. The recent case of Timothy Duncan Earles […]