Law firms CC criticised for conflict issues in Excalibur case as COA finds claimants liable for costs Sarah Downey · 18 November 2016 · 5 min read Clifford Chance 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 categoryClifford Chance overhauls partnership structure amid management bid to clear $5m PEPLaw firmsEliza Winter4 Jun 2026Five firms ordered in for Uber’s €10bn Delivery Hero bidLaw firmsKate Peacock2 Jun 2026‘The centre of gravity for Southeast Asia’ – why PE investment is making Singapore increasingly attractiveLaw firmsKate Peacock8 May 2026Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025Former Freshfields senior partner among recipients in New Year Honours ListLaw firmsTom Cox2 Jan 2025Kramer Levin’s Paris office joins Morgan Lewis amid HSF merger dealLaw firmsTom Cox20 Dec 2024Hogan Lovells joins top firms in £3.6bn Royal Mail takeover as UK govt approves bidLaw firmsTom Cox19 Dec 2024