Litigation/dispute resolution

LITIGATION

US Federal District Court case activity slows amid Covid-19 crisis, Lex Machina analysis finds

At least 287 cases filed this year were confirmed as a direct result of the pandemic

COMMENTARY

Jason Betts welcomes the Australian parliamentary review into class actions and calls for town hall-style public debates

TEAM HIRE

Hires include partners Michael McTigue and Meredith Slawe, who will co-chair firm's class actions practice

ARBITRATION

Appointments reflect need to underline independence amid mounting concern over Hong Kong's future

LITIGATION FUNDING

Commercial Court judge rejects market manipulation claims and says attack on exchange was 'unjustified'

ARBITRATION

The International Arbitration Centre Alliance will have centres in Canada, London and Singapore

LITIGATION FUNDING

The Vocus judgment will have a chilling effect on litigation funding hindering access to justice, argues Steven Friel

APPOINTMENT

Former Russia investigation and mafia prosecutor to rejoin firm on 1 July

LITIGATION FUNDING

Litigation Funder claims headline figures do not represent true picture of a market-leading business in a growing industry

ARBITRATION

Barristers offer 80-day service as group of senior judges and academics call for courts to be given 'breathing space'