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Frustration under English law – Key issues in a global pandemic

29 April 2020

Frustration under English law – Key issues in a global pandemic

The extraordinary circumstances that Covid-19 has forced us to adapt to are demonstrated by the fact that we are routinely looking at an area of law which has developed, primarily, as a result of world changing events such as wartime shortages, the first Gulf War and the global financial crisis of 2008.

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Decrypting Divorce: Unveiling the hidden crypto wealth

Lisa Wong

Events
21 Jun 2023
Join us for our panel discussion on crypto wealth as property and as potential matrimonial assets in relation to divorce. Read More Join us for our panel discussion on crypto wealth as property and as potential matrimonial assets in relation to divorce.
Post-death claims in the Roy household - children, cohabitees and candid wives

Tamasin Perkins

Insights
26 May 2023
In Succession's penultimate episode, we consider post-deaths claims against Logan's estate from the key characters. Read More In Succession's penultimate episode, we consider post-deaths claims against Logan's estate from the key characters.
Machinery Regulations respond to the rise of AI

Jamie Cartwright

quick reads
25 May 2023
In 2006, the European Machinery Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC) was introduced to ensure safe machinery in the EU market while allowing for the fr... Read More In 2006, the European Machinery Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC) was introduced to ensure safe machinery in the EU market while allowing for the fr...
The Law Society Gazette quotes Duncan Lamont on the Leveson Inquiry

Duncan Lamont

In the Press
23 May 2023
From hacking claims to SLAPPs, the media – and media lawyers – remain under critical scrutiny. Read More From hacking claims to SLAPPs, the media – and media lawyers – remain under critical scrutiny.
Chapter 11 – the Latest in Vice Media’s Story

Quentin De La Bastide

Insights
23 May 2023
What does filing Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code mean for the Vice Group? Read More What does filing Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code mean for the Vice Group?
Delay could bar your probate claim

Katelyn Silver

quick reads
19 May 2023
Contested wills and inheritance claims have become more commonplace in the English courts in recent years. These proceedings often centre around ch... Read More Contested wills and inheritance claims have become more commonplace in the English courts in recent years. These proceedings often centre around ch...
Sleepwalking into (disclosure) oblivion – key considerations when litigation’s in the air

Sara Pridgeon

Insights
19 May 2023
In this week’s Succession article, we highlight a few key points to keep in mind when faced with proceedings in the English legal system. Read More In this week’s Succession article, we highlight a few key points to keep in mind when faced with proceedings in the English legal system.
HR Magazine quotes Briony Richards on a disability discrimination claim

Briony Richards

In the Press
12 May 2023
Richards said the employer should have kept records of poor performance and addressed problems at the earliest opportunity. Read More Richards said the employer should have kept records of poor performance and addressed problems at the earliest opportunity.
"Where are my kids?" Rights and Responsibilities that come with fatherhood

Jessica Davies

Insights
12 May 2023
We discuss the different types of rights and responsibilities that come with fatherhood based on issues in Succession's episode 7. Read More We discuss the different types of rights and responsibilities that come with fatherhood based on issues in Succession's episode 7.
CDR - Essential Intelligence: Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery

Sara Sheffield

Insights
11 May 2023
The legal and regulatory framework in the UAE relevant to tracing and recovering assets, with a spotlight on the subject of digital assets. Read More The legal and regulatory framework in the UAE relevant to tracing and recovering assets, with a spotlight on the subject of digital assets.
Fail to prevent, prepare to fail

Abigail Rushton

Insights
11 May 2023
The new ‘failure to prevent’ fraud criminal offence: we set out the steps corporate bodies should be taking now to prepare. Read More The new ‘failure to prevent’ fraud criminal offence: we set out the steps corporate bodies should be taking now to prepare.
Q&A: What constitutes a nuisance?

James Souter

Insights
09 May 2023
James Souter and James Hanham reflect on the practical questions arising from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tate Modern case. Read More James Souter and James Hanham reflect on the practical questions arising from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tate Modern case.
‘Material Adverse Change’ during acquisitions: “mind the shop” or “push to the moon”?

Jamie McMurray

Insights
04 May 2023
When acquisitions are subject to split exchange and completion, 'material adverse change' can have significant consequences. Read More When acquisitions are subject to split exchange and completion, 'material adverse change' can have significant consequences.
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its £5.5 million investment into IRIS Audio

David Coates

News
04 May 2023
Charles Russell Speechlys advised Puma Private Equity in relation to its £5.5 million investment into IRIS Audio Technologies Limited. Read More Charles Russell Speechlys advised Puma Private Equity in relation to its £5.5 million investment into IRIS Audio Technologies Limited.
Abu Dhabi Global Market Court accepts jurisdiction over arbitration seated onshore

Peter Smith

Insights
04 May 2023
A recent case of the ADGM Courts develops further the jurisprudential comity of the UAE's national courts. Read More A recent case of the ADGM Courts develops further the jurisprudential comity of the UAE's national courts.
Karl Masi writes for The Oath on the Financial Action Task Force

Karl Masi

In the Press
03 May 2023
FATF: One year on… Read More FATF: One year on…
Cryptocurrency recognised as property in landmark ruling

Patrick Chan

Insights
03 May 2023
Cryptocurrencies have proprietary value and their legal status as property is analogous to other recognised types of property. Read More Cryptocurrencies have proprietary value and their legal status as property is analogous to other recognised types of property.
Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of Simon Le Wita

Simon Le Wita

News
02 May 2023
Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of Simon Le Wita Read More Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of Simon Le Wita
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes new Arbitration Rules

Peter Smith

quick reads
01 May 2023
The SCCA has released a revised set of rules that will apply to all arbitrations filed with the Center on or after 1 May 2023. The new Rules can be... Read More The SCCA has released a revised set of rules that will apply to all arbitrations filed with the Center on or after 1 May 2023. The new Rules can be...
Emma Preece writes for Property Week on the recent Hudson v Hathway Court of Appeal decision

Emma Preece

In the Press
28 Apr 2023
Take care with email signatures Read More Take care with email signatures

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