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Can A Creditor Present A Bankruptcy Petition Based On An Unrecognised Foreign Judgment?
The UK Supreme Court has resolved a critical question about whether creditors can use unrecognised foreign judgments to initiate bankruptcy proceedings in England and Wales. The landmark decision in Drelle v Servis-Terminal LLC examines the 'obligation principle' and determines what constitutes a qualifying debt under the Insolvency Act 1986, potentially streamlining the process for international creditors seeking to pursue insolvency actions without formal judgment recognition.
United Kingdom Insolvency
GW
Gowling WLG
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An Overview Of The GMC Fitness To Practise Process For Doctors
Keystone Law explores the complexities surrounding overseas witnesses in coronial inquests, examining the legal frameworks that govern their participation and the expanded powers available to coroners. The article addresses the practical challenges that arise when crucial witnesses are located abroad and analyzes how recent legislative changes have strengthened coronial authority in compelling testimony from international sources.
United Kingdom Litigation
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Keystone Law
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EU E-Evidence: What US Tech Providers Need To Prioritize Now
The EU's e-Evidence Package introduces a direct cross-border framework allowing authorities to compel electronic evidence from service providers through binding Production and Preservation Orders. U.S. companies offering cloud, communications, or data-driven services to EU users face immediate operational obligations including appointing EU representatives, meeting shortened response windows, and navigating potential conflicts with U.S. law.
European Union International
ZwillGen PLLC
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Expat Divorce In London: When The Courts Have Jurisdiction
Expatriates and internationally mobile families in London often face complex questions about where divorce proceedings should take place. This article examines the legal framework governing jurisdiction in England and Wales, exploring when foreign nationals and expats can access these courts and how the choice of jurisdiction can significantly impact financial outcomes and other divorce-related matters.
United Kingdom Family
AG
Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
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LCIA Puts "International" Into International Arbitration With Nine New Translations Of Its Arbitration Rules
The London Court of International Arbitration has released nine new translations of its 2020 Arbitration Rules and 2023 Schedule of Costs, expanding accessibility for its global user base across 101 jurisdictions. These translations into Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Ukrainian reflect the international nature of LCIA arbitration, where 95% of cases involve parties from different countries.
United Kingdom Litigation
GW
Gowling WLG
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English Court Of Appeal Confirms New York Convention Ratification Does Not Waive State Immunity In Enforcement Proceedings
The English Court of Appeal has ruled that a state's ratification of the New York Convention does not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity in enforcement proceedings. Does this decision create obstacles for investors seeking to enforce arbitral awards against states, and what strategies should parties employ when contracting with state entities?
Worldwide International
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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