4 Stone Buildings has published the seventh edition of its free-to-download e-book entitled “Litigation in the Time of Covid-19: Legal issues in commerce, finance and insolvency”. The e-book contains extensive analysis into the key issues arising out of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the latest legal developments, in contract, corporate insolvency, personal insolvency, company
4 Stone Buildings has published the sixth edition of its free-to-download e-book entitled “Litigation in the Time of Covid-19: Legal issues in commerce, finance and insolvency”. The e-book contains extensive analysis into the key issues arising out of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the latest legal developments, in contract, corporate insolvency, personal insolvency, company
The High Court has handed down judgment in a preliminary issues trial of two claims involving the interpretation of a Material Adverse Effect clause: Travelport & Ors v WEX Inc; Olding & Ors v WEX Inc [2020] EWHC 2670 (Comm). This is a landmark judgment, being the first time that the High Court has dealt in depth
We are delighted to announce that 4 Stone Buildings has been shortlisted for awards at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2020. The awards are based on Chambers and Partners’ research for the 2021 edition of Chambers Bar and “reflect notable achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and
4 Stone Buildings is delighted to announce that Hossein Sharafi has accepted an offer of tenancy after successful completion of his pupillage, and begins practising today as a full member of chambers.
The 5th edition of the eBook has benefitted from an interim update to the Corporate Insolvency section, following the approval of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020, which extends the “relevant period” in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 for certain provisions which was due to end
The High Court has handed down two judgments as part of ongoing litigation concerning the administration of London Capital & Finance plc. The judgments raise issues in relation to the rules governing worldwide freezing orders. Specifically, the judgments address: (1) the extent to which a worldwide freezing order should be made where a criminal restraint
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in Fakhry v. Pagden dealing with the proper exercise of the court’s power to restore a company to the Register after dissolution following a members’ voluntary liquidation. Jonathan Crow QC appeared for the successful appellant. To read the judgment click here.
4 Stone Buildings has published the fifth edition of its free-to-download e-book entitled “Litigation in the Time of Covid-19: Legal issues in commerce, finance and insolvency”. The e-book contains extensive analysis into the key issues arising out of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the latest legal developments, in contract, corporate insolvency, personal insolvency, company
The Supreme Court has handed down judgment in Cooper v. Lehtimäki, a rare case exploring the interface between company law and charity management, and clarifying the scope of the court’s supervisory powers in relation to charitable companies. Jonathan Crow QC represented Sir Christopher Hohn. The judgment is available here.
