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Area of Law: International and Offshore
Philip Jones QC appeared in the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal in Shanda Games, one of China's largest computer games companies which delisted from the NYSE on a merger taking place. This was the first case to reach the Court of Appeal in relation to section 238 of the Cayman Companies Law, and involves an important point of principle as to whether a minority discount should be placed to valuation of shares of dissenting shareholders to a merger. Judgment is awaited, and the matter is expected to reach the Privy Council.
Read MoreArea of Law: Matrimonial Finance: Trusts and Company law
In HRH Louis Prince of Luxembourg v HRH Tessy Princess of Luxembourg [2018] 2 FLR 480, Emma Hargreaves acted as Chancery counsel for the wife before Macdonald J in respect of financial remedy proceedings in which issues including reporting restrictions and the right to respect for private life were addressed.
Read MoreArea of Law: Intellectual Property
Michael Edenborough KC leading Thomas St Quintin acted for the successful claimant in this trademark trial concerning the logo of a polo player where the potentially differentiating words “Beverley Hills” and “Santa Monica” were held not sufficient to avoid liability.
Read MoreArea of Law: Chancery
Elizabeth Jones QC, Justin Higgo, Gareth Tilley, Paul Adams, Zahler Bryan and Oliver Jones continue to act for Sir Owen Glenn and his company, Kea Investments Limited in their dispute with New Zealand businessman Eric Watson, following the judgment in Glenn v Watson [2018] EWCH 2016 (Ch) in which Kea suceeded in establishing its entitlement to set aside agreements relating to a joint venture etween Sir Owen and Eric Watson on the baiss of (i) fraudulent misrepresentations made on behalf of Mr Watson, (ii) breach of Mr Watson's fiduciary duty to Kea. The court gave an important decision on equitable interest, awarding interest of 6.5% compounded annually, at [2018] EWCH 2016 (Ch). Litigation continues as Kea seeks to enforce its judgment againts Mr Watson's assets in the UK and internationally.
Read MoreArea of Law: Private Client Trusts and Probate
Alan Boyle QC, Richard Wilson QC, and Zahler Bryan appeared for the successful respondents in this case involving allegations that a trustee had wrongfully failed to account for trust assets worth $100m and that an appointment by trustees should be set aside.
Read MoreArea of Law: Private Client Trusts and Probate
James Weale acted for the defendant in Ubbi v Ubbi [2018] W.T.L.R 1039 an Inheritance Act Claim which was the subject of a week-long trial in the High Court. The judgment is the first decision in recent years to have considered the principles applicable to claim brought by minor children of the deceased.
Read MoreArea of Law: Matrimonial Finance: Trusts and Company law
In ND v SD & Ors [2018] 1 FLR 1489, Emma Hargreaves acted as Chancery counsel for the husband before Roberts J in respect of preliminary issues arising in the context of financial remedy proceedings, including whether a foreign trust was a sham, whether shares had been validly transferred into the trust and whether the transfers should be set aside under section 37 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.
Read MoreArea of Law: Private Client Trusts and Probate
Constance McDonnell QC appeared in May 2018 against James Weale in Gupta v Gupta [2018] EWHC 1353 (Ch) a contentious probate dispute in which her client propounded a will made by his Indian mother. The deputy Judge considered detailed evidence and arguments about the testatrix's ability to read and understand English, and concluded that the will was vaild.
Read MoreArea of Law: Property
Kathryn Purkis advised in the Jersey case of Mackie v Scott [2018] JRC 102A in which it was confirmed for the first time under Jersey law that (alleged) misrepresentations in precontractual enquiries are not forgiven by the so-called "tout tel" clause in a Jersey conveyance.
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