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Recklessness in criminal cases

Recklessness in criminal cases

Recklessness in criminal casesThe subjective test for recklessnessCertain statutory and common law offences allow the prosecution to prove the mens

The doctrine of res judicata

The doctrine of res judicata

The doctrine of res judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of

Rescission of a contract

Rescission of a contract

Rescission of a contractThis Practice Note considers the remedy of rescission, summarising when and how a contract may be rescinded (at common law,

Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent

Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intent

Wounding or causing grievous bodily harm with intentThe offence of causing grievous bodily harm with intentWounding or causing grievous bodily harm

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UK AIFM regime—organisational, valuation and delegation requirements

UK AIFM regime—organisational, valuation and delegation requirementsThis Practice Note provides an overview of the organisational, valuation and...
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Introduction to UK sanctions compliance for financial services firms

Introduction to UK sanctions compliance for financial services firmsThis Practice Note provides an overview of the UK financial sanctions legal and...
14th Jun
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Issues-based costs orders

Issues-based costs ordersThis Practice Note considers issues-based costs orders under CPR 44.2(6)(f) (which provides that the paying party pay the...
13th Jun
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Limitation Act 1980—general application

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No deal Brexit—enforcement of judgments [Archived]

No deal Brexit—enforcement of judgments [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note covers the situation where the UK and the EU do not reach an agreement...
Produced in partnership with Angharad Parry KC of Twenty Essex 13th Jun
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No deal Brexit—applicable law [Archived]

No deal Brexit—applicable law [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.This Practice Note covers the situation...
13th Jun
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Brexit legislation tracker for dispute resolution practitioners [Archived]

Brexit legislation tracker for dispute resolution practitioners [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Tracker has been archived and is not maintained.This Tracker...
13th Jun
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Disclosure—data protection and GDPR considerations

Disclosure—data protection and GDPR considerationsThis Practice Note considers data protection issues that should or may be considered during...
Produced in partnership with Miriam Everett (Global Head of Data and Privacy, Partner), Julian Copeman (Partner) and Hannah Brown (Associate) of Herbert Smith Freehills 13th Jun
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Costs orders—the general rule

Costs orders—the general ruleThis Practice Note provides information on the general rule that the unsuccessful party will be ordered by the court to...
13th Jun
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Contract disputes—key and illustrative decisions (2024–2025)

Contract disputes—key and illustrative decisions (2024–2025)The general principles applicable in contractual dispute cases pertaining to formation,...
13th Jun
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Dispute resolution: key appeal cases—2022 [Archived]

Dispute resolution: key appeal cases—2022 [Archived]This Practice Note comprises two elements intended to assist dispute resolution practitioners in...
13th Jun
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Lugano Convention 2007—background and scope [Archived]

Lugano Convention 2007—background and scope [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.This Practice Note...
13th Jun
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Wasted costs orders—illustrative decisions

Wasted costs orders—illustrative decisionsThis Practice Note provides examples of costs judgments where the court has made a wasted costs order.The...
13th Jun
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Civil contempt proceedings—confiscation of assets (‘writs of sequestration’)

Civil contempt proceedings—confiscation of assets (‘writs of sequestration’)This Practice Note considers the circumstances where a party’s assets can...
Produced in partnership with Alexander West of Albion Chambers 13th Jun
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Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (jurisdiction and enforcement)—Brexit considerations

Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (jurisdiction and enforcement)—Brexit considerationsThis Practice Note considers how the Hague...
Produced in partnership with Cara North of Corrs Chambers Westgarth 13th Jun
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Extending time for service of the claim form—principles

Extending time for service of the claim form—principlesThis Practice Note considers obtaining an extension of time for serving the claim form. It...
13th Jun
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Settling disputes—what, when and why settle?

Settling disputes—what, when and why settle?This Practice Note considers when and why you should attempt to settle disputes and the consequences for...
13th Jun
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The doctrine of merger in judgment

The doctrine of merger in judgmentWhat is merger in judgment and its relationship with res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or...
Produced in partnership with Jack Mitchell of Old Square Chambers 13th Jun
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Costs management and costs budgeting—general principles

Costs management and costs budgeting—general principlesThis Practice Note looks at the general principles of the costs management regime. The main...
13th Jun
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E&W Brussels I (recast)—requirements for an effective choice of court agreement (art 25) [Archived]

E&W Brussels I (recast)—requirements for an effective choice of court agreement (art 25) [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and...
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