Commercial Litigation UK

  • October 06, 2025

    London Casino Loses Dispute Over VAT Base Method

    HM Revenue & Customs used the correct method for calculating the value-added tax base of a casino, a London court ruled Monday, rejecting the casino's arguments for the use of a special method that would have allowed it to recover more input VAT.

  • October 06, 2025

    Carter-Ruck Pro Can't Get Info On SRA OneCoin Investigation

    A Carter-Ruck partner who threatened to sue a whistleblower who exposed the multibillion-dollar OneCoin crypto-scam failed to convince a tribunal Monday to order the Solicitors Regulation Authority hand over information about the decision to press on with her prosecution.

  • October 06, 2025

    Lending Platform Ordered To Pay Laid-Off Staffers £100K

    An employment tribunal has ordered a lending platform to pay a total of £100,617 ($135,566) to four claimants it had made redundant, ruling in four separate cases that the staffers were dismissed in breach of their contracts.

  • October 06, 2025

    Qualcomm Accused Of Driving Up Phone Prices At £480M Trial

    British consumer group Which told a London tribunal that Qualcomm drove up Apple and Samsung phone prices by threatening to cut component supply in patent license negotiations, kicking off the trial of its £480 million ($655 million) case on Monday.

  • October 06, 2025

    Lloyds Pushes To Slash £1.3B Arena TV Fraud Claims To £50M

    Lloyds Bank PLC and its Bank of Scotland PLC subsidiary sought at a London court hearing on Monday to slash "extravagant" claims worth a combined £1.3 billion ($1.7 billion), brought by failed broadcast equipment companies at the center of fraud allegations.

  • October 06, 2025

    Virgin Wins $30M Royalty Dispute Against Alaska Airlines

    A London court has ruled that Alaska Airlines Inc. must pay Virgin group more than $30 million in missed minimum royalties under a trademark licensing deal, rejecting the American carrier's argument that it had no obligation to pay.

  • October 06, 2025

    Linklaters Fails To Toss Fintech Investor's Negligence Case

    Linklaters lost an attempt on Monday to strike out a claim brought by a financial technology investor that the Magic Circle firm had negligently failed to spot a "large-scale fraud" against a company that the investor had acquired.

  • October 06, 2025

    Pogust Goodhead Seeks To Exit Dieselgate Lead Role

    Pogust Goodhead asked a court on Monday for permission to exit its role as joint lead firm on the Dieselgate litigation, a week before the trial is due to begin in what is one of the largest group actions ever brought.

  • October 06, 2025

    Amazon Proves Worker's Whistleblowing Claim Not Done Deal

    Amazon Web Services has persuaded a London tribunal to throw out a former employee's request for upfront compensation in his whistleblowing case, proving that the claim is not guaranteed to succeed.

  • October 03, 2025

    Osborne Clarke France Hires Arbitration Practice Head

    Osborne Clarke LLP's Paris office has appointed a commercial disputes lawyer from HMN & Partners to head its international arbitration practice, saying she brings expertise in the aerospace, aviation and defense sectors.

  • October 03, 2025

    MoD Hearing Loss Trial Could Set Precedent For Wider Claims

    Thousands of ex-serviceman and women will resume their legal battle on Monday for compensation over noise-induced hearing loss suffered during their military service in a trial that could have wide implications for other military and civilian claims over hearing loss.

  • October 03, 2025

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen billionaire Michael Platt sue his former tax lawyer, five former Deutsche Bank staffers file claims against the German bank and an Italian financier issue a commercial fraud claim against the Vatican and UBS.

  • October 03, 2025

    Linklaters Seeks To Quash Fintech Investor's Negligence Suit

    Linklaters sought on Friday to dismiss a fintech investor's negligence claim, saying it failed to comply with court rules and has abused the court's process by filing a claim before fully investigating whether it has a viable case.

  • October 03, 2025

    Clyde & Co. Accused Of Race Bias Over Assessment Policy

    A resident of Nigeria who failed to get a training contract at Clyde & Co. LLP has told a tribunal that the firm discriminated against her because of her nationality by requiring her to attend an in-person assessment in the U.K.

  • October 03, 2025

    Denmark's £1.4B Cum-Ex Loss Raises Legal Strategy Doubts

    Denmark's "bruising" defeat in its £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) cum-ex fraud case against trader Sanjay Shah and others calls into question its legal strategy and the scope of its claim, lawyers have said, although they believe an appeal appears inevitable.

  • October 03, 2025

    Monaco Advisory Firm Rejects €10M Claim Over Services

    A Monaco advisory firm has denied a Spanish private equity fund manager's €10 million ($11.7 million) claim over allegedly subpar fund placement advice and pressed its allegation that the manager unlawfully terminated a contract.

  • October 03, 2025

    F1 Sued For $24M Refund Over Canceled Russian Grand Prix

    The Formula One World Championship is facing a $24 million claim from the organizer of the Russian Grand Prix, alleging the motorsport body refused to repay license fees after it axed a deal for the event following the country's invasion of Ukraine.

  • October 03, 2025

    Royal Mail OK To Dispatch Workers After Overtime Feud

    A London tribunal has ruled that Royal Mail did not act unfairly by sacking two employees for gross misconduct after bosses believed they had taken money for overtime hours they had not worked.

  • October 03, 2025

    Denmark Denied Permission To Appeal £1.4B Cum-Ex Defeat

    Denmark cannot revive its £1.4 billion ($1.9 billion) against scores of traders and financial institutions over a cum-ex tax fraud it said was orchestrated by convicted hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah.

  • October 03, 2025

    Little Simz Faces £2.8M Claim From Producer Amid Loan Row

    The former producer of Little Simz has filed a £2.8 million ($3.8 million) counterclaim for unpaid management fees and other losses against the award-winning U.K. rapper, while denying her allegations that he owes her £1.7 million in loans.

  • October 03, 2025

    Crown Office Adds Ex-White & Case Disputes Pro

    A former partner at White & Case LLP has joined Crown Office Chambers to pursue a career at the bar, representing clients in disputes arising from complex construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects.

  • October 02, 2025

    Switzerland Dodges $372M Credit Suisse Collapse Suit

    A New York federal judge has granted Switzerland's bid to throw out a $372 million suit against the country stemming from the 2023 collapse of Credit Suisse and the reduction in value of about $17 billion of debt securities, ruling that it has sovereign immunity in the dispute.

  • October 02, 2025

    McLaren Claims Driver's Exit Cost Millions In Sponsorships

    Former McLaren driver Álex Palou cost the British motor racing group millions when he walked away from his contract, depriving the team of a "generational talent," company lawyers argued at the opening of a $21 million trial Thursday.

  • October 02, 2025

    Debt Recovery Actions Not Taxable Under EU Law, ECJ Says

    A holding company pursuing debt recovery is not providing a taxable service to its debtor under European value-added tax law, the European Union's top court ruled Thursday.

  • October 02, 2025

    UK Crypto Seizure Tees Up £5.5B Legal Battle With China

    The record capture by British police of £5.5 billion ($7.4 billion) in cryptocurrency from a convicted money launderer has set up a mammoth legal showdown between the U.K. and defrauded investors, who say the money should be returned to victims in China.

Expert Analysis

  • Privy Council Shareholder Rule Repeal Is Significant For Cos.

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    The recent Privy Council ruling in Jardine v. Oasis Investment abrogates the shareholder rule, which precluded a company from claiming legal advice privilege for document production in shareholder litigation, providing certainty to company directors seeking legal advice, say lawyers at Harneys.

  • Israeli Ruling Shows A Non-EU ICSID Enforcement Approach

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    An Israeli district court's recent decision declining to enforce an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes award served as a prominent testing ground for how a non-European Union jurisdiction approaches the enforcement of an intra-EU award against an EU member state, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray’s Inn.

  • Supreme Court Ruling Stands Firm On Trust Law Principles

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    The U.K. Supreme Court’s recent strict application of trust law in Stevens v. Hotel Portfolio may render it more difficult for lawyers in future cases to make arguments based on a holistic assessment of the facts, says Olivia Retter at Quinn Emanuel.

  • High Court Freezing Order Ruling Highlights Strict CPR Rules

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    The recent High Court decision in AAA v. BBB to set aside an expired worldwide freezing order serves as a reminder to injunctive relief practitioners that rules are there to be followed, and that it is critical to adhere to timings, say lawyers at Greenberg Traurig.

  • AI Risks Legal Sector Must Consider In Dispute Resolution

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    Artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities to lawyers and decision-makers navigating increasingly data-heavy legal proceedings, but two recent cases provide a sobering reminder of the potential for misuse, say lawyers at White & Case.

  • UK Supreme Court Dissent May Spark Sanctions Debate

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    While the recent U.K. Supreme Court's rejection of Eugene Shvidler’s appeal determined that sanctions decisions are primarily the government’s preserve, Justice Leggatt’s dissenting view that judges are better placed to assess proportionality will cause ripples and may mark a material shift in how future appeals are approached, say lawyers at Seladore.

  • What UK's New Prosecution Guidance Means For Compliance

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    Recent guidance from the U.K.'s Serious Fraud Office and Crown Prosecution Service, aligning their approach with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, offers a timely prompt for corporate boards and legal teams to update their risk management frameworks, say lawyers at Signature Litigation.

  • Decoding Arbitral Disputes: ICSID Enforcement In Australia

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    The Federal Court of Australia recently ruled for award creditors in Blasket Renewable Investments v. Spain in a judgment that explains how Australia's statute book operationalizes the promise of depoliticized enforcement under the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes Convention while accommodating, without yielding to, the centrifugal forces of European Union law, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray's Inn.

  • How AI May Have Made A Difference In Monzo Bank Breaches

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    Artificial intelligence tools have the capabilities needed to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated threats, and such tools might have helped prevent the anti-money laundering failures that led to the recent £21.1 million fine against Monzo Bank, says Alexander Vilardo at Howard Kennedy.

  • Charting A Course For The UK's Transition From Paper Shares

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    The recent report from the U.K.'s Digitisation Taskforce, recommending modernization of how shares in U.K.-listed companies are held, makes it clear that while moving from paper shares to an intermediated system is a positive step, the transition will not be without complications, say lawyers at HSF Kramer.

  • Irish Ruling Presents Road Map For Evaluating Jurisdiction

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    With its recent decision in Petersen Energia Inversora v. The Argentine Republic, the Dublin Commercial High Court has delivered a judgment of conspicuous clarity on the frontiers of Ireland's service-out jurisdiction for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray’s Inn.

  • UK's 1st ICSID Claim Shows Bilateral Investment Treaty Reach

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    For the first time, the U.K. is facing a claim under the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes Convention, underscoring the broader reality that treaty protections are no longer confined to investors in emerging markets, says Philipp Kurek at Signature Litigation.

  • Opinion

    Further Anti-SLAPP Reform Is Needed To Protect Free Speech

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    New provisions aimed at combating strategic lawsuits against public participation recently came into effect in the U.K., but in applying only to economic crime-related information, the definition of a SLAPP is too narrow to prevent instigators bringing claims to silence public criticism, says Sadie Whittam at Lancaster University.

  • Exploring Key Features Of New Frankfurt Commercial Court

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    The recently established Frankfurt Commercial Court and Commercial Chambers, which offer proceedings in English and experienced commercial judges, are designed to handle complex, high-value and cross-border disputes, marking a significant step forward in the modernization of Germany's civil justice system, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.

  • Petrofac Ruling Shifts Focus To Fairness In Restructurings

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    The recent Court of Appeal overturning of Petrofac's restructuring plans demonstrates a change of direction that will allow previously ignored out-of-the-money creditors a share in the benefits, and means companies must review the fair treatment of different creditor classes, say lawyers at King & Spalding.

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