CC criticised for conflict issues in Excalibur case as COA finds claimants liable for costs Sarah Downey18 November 2016 The high-profile Excalibur dispute continues to haunt Clifford Chance (CC) as London’s Court of Appeal has handed down a critical ruling, saying the Magic Circle firm had an ‘an acute conflict of interest’ on the case.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryThirty firms win roles in revamped £820m government legal panel – with three new appointments‘Anything that begins with admin is at risk’ – the pressures fuelling firms’ business services cuts‘There’s definitely competition around rates’ – Clifford Chance and Linklaters match Cravath bonuses for US associatesRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFormer Freshfields senior partner among recipients in New Year Honours ListKramer Levin’s Paris office joins Morgan Lewis amid HSF merger dealHogan Lovells joins top firms in £3.6bn Royal Mail takeover as UK govt approves bid