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Sponsored briefing: Navigant’s Peter Brooker on how London retains its position in global construction disputes

Whether for commercial litigation or arbitration, London has established a position as one of the leading centres for international construction dispute resolution. The UK Bar and judiciary are generally held in high regard around the world, upholding the highest standards of integrity and independence. English common law is widely used throughout the world and written into many construction contracts. Continue reading “Sponsored briefing: Navigant’s Peter Brooker on how London retains its position in global construction disputes”

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Slaughters dials in on latest Vodafone deal as telco moves to create India’s largest communications operator

Slaughter and May, Allen & Overy (A&O), S&R Associates, Vaish Associates Advocates and Bharucha & Partners all gained mandates as the Vodafone Group is to acquire rival Idea Cellular in a bid to create India’s largest communications business by revenue. Continue reading “Slaughters dials in on latest Vodafone deal as telco moves to create India’s largest communications operator”

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‘Our business has evolved’: Burford Capital income rises by 60% as demand for litigation finance grows

Litigation finance outfit Burford Capital has seen its turnover soar 59% to $163.4m in a year which saw the financer aggressively expand with a US merger. Profit after tax was also up 75% to $115m, while the listed company now manages $2.3bn for legal finance. Continue reading “‘Our business has evolved’: Burford Capital income rises by 60% as demand for litigation finance grows”