The English courts have sought to lead the way in adjudicating crypto-related disputes and other technological matters in an international context. Recent decisions have demonstrated the English courts’ willingness to assist...more
2/21/2023
/ Commercial Court ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Jurisdiction ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
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Following the recent decision of the High Court, in which specific performance was ordered against two Lebanese banks in favour of our client, Vatche Manoukian, the Court has now handed down its fully reasoned judgment. ...more
The financial and humanitarian crisis in Lebanon continues to hit the headlines. Our commercial disputes team has been assisting English domiciled families with funds held in Lebanese banks to take expedited legal steps in...more
Much has been written over the last 3 months on where proceedings should be served during the current COVID-19 pandemic. After all, across the country people have exchanged their usual offices for a life of ‘working from...more
On appeal in the High Court from an application decision by Master Davison, Warby J has confirmed that confidential schedules to Tomlin Orders are compatible with open justice and that, while the Court has power to stay...more