Author: Alexander Procter Archive

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Enforcement of Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses and Anti-Suit Injunctions

In this article, Nikki Chu, Archit Dhir and Fawwaz Ahmed discuss the decision in Augusta Energy SA v Top Oil and Gas Development Co Ltd, where the English Commercial Court granted interim anti-suit relief against Nigerian proceedings that had been commenced in breach of an English court jurisdiction agreement.

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New Frontiers for the Space Economy

Our aerospace team examines the latest developments across space – from funding the space economy, investment in space infrastructure, use of spectrum rights and orbital positions to launch service competition and space debris.

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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 224

In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider two cases dealing with how damages are calculated, the grant of summary judgment following acceleration of a loan and interpretation of conditions precedent in a construction contract.

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Budget to unlock housing and boost infrastructure investment

On 30 October 2024, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presented the 2024 Budget which places a pronounced emphasis on reinvigorating economic stability, significant infrastructure investment and transformative planning reforms to address the longstanding issues within the housing sector.

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Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 223

In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we consider sovereign immunity in arbitration, what is adjudication business, a jurisdiction clash and whether the Secretary of State’s legislative actions during the pandemic qualify as ‘policing’.

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