ClientEarth granted oral hearing to proceed with derivatives claim against Shell

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ClientEarth granted oral hearing to proceed with derivatives claim against Shell

ClientEarth has been granted an oral hearing to seek permission to proceed with its derivative action claim against Shell, the firm announced in a statement released today.

‘On Friday last week, the High Court of England and Wales refused permission for the lawsuit to proceed’, ClientEarth said in a 19 May statement. ‘An oral hearing has now been granted, at which ClientEarth will ask the Judge to reconsider his decision.’ Continue reading “ClientEarth granted oral hearing to proceed with derivatives claim against Shell”

NRF called to Qualcomm’s £480m class action defence as Quinn’s London team drops out

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NRF called to Qualcomm’s £480m class action defence as Quinn’s London team drops out

Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) has been called up to a new-look legal team for Qualcomm as it defends itself from a class action brought by UK consumer charity Which?.

The dispute hinges on a Which? claim that wireless technology company Qualcomm breached competition law, and in doing so inflated the royalties paid by smartphone manufacturers for Qualcomm’s technology, which in turn led to increased prices for customers. Continue reading “NRF called to Qualcomm’s £480m class action defence as Quinn’s London team drops out”

Dechert condemns former partner Gerrard after High Court rules the firm breached ENRC client duty

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Dechert condemns former partner Gerrard after High Court rules the firm breached ENRC client duty

Dechert has strongly condemned retired white-collar partner Neil Gerrard after the High Court today (16 May) ruled that he and the firm itself breached their duty of care to mining giant and client ENRC.

The £70m claim brought in 2019 was heard by the High Court in an 11-week trial between May and September 2021. It centered around allegations that Dechert – which represented ENRC between 2011 and 2013 – colluded with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) during an investigation into the company.  Gerrard led on the matter for Dechert, with ENRC specifically alleging he passed on confidential information to the fraud watchdog and the press. Continue reading “Dechert condemns former partner Gerrard after High Court rules the firm breached ENRC client duty”

Harrison leads Boies Schiller team exodus to set up rival firm

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Harrison leads Boies Schiller team exodus to set up rival firm

Natasha Harrison has left Boies Schiller to set up a rival firm in the City, with five other partners also departing the firm.

The move will be a massive blow for the US litigation giant’s City ambitions, given Harrison’s reputation as one of the most influential and outspoken law firm leaders as well as a respected litigator. Continue reading “Harrison leads Boies Schiller team exodus to set up rival firm”