Welcome to our Litigation 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook. In this report, we examine the legal trends that have shaped the commercial landscape in Europe and the UK and explore how these developments are likely to...more
2/11/2025
/ Arbitration ,
Class Action ,
Competition ,
Contract Disputes ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Financial Institutions ,
Insolvency ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Mergers ,
Regulatory Reform ,
UK ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
The ASA conveyed a sense of urgency, as it believes influencing consumer behaviour will be an important part of meeting UK net zero targets.
On 23 June 2023, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) published an...more
6/29/2023
/ Advertising ,
Advertising Standards Authority ,
Climate Change ,
False Advertising ,
Greenwashing ,
Guidance Update ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Statements ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
LIDW23 member-hosted event provided insights into current and future trends in the greenwashing space.
Latham & Watkins recently hosted a panel discussion during London International Disputes Week on the topic of...more
5/22/2023
/ Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenwashing ,
Misleading Statements ,
Misrepresentation ,
Performance Standards ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Shareholder Litigation ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
UK
A class action by 202,600 claimants arising from the collapse of the Fundão dam in Brazil was struck out as abuse of process.
Background -
In Município De Mariana & Ors v. BHP Group Plc & Anor (Rev 1), the largest group...more
12/3/2020
/ Abuse of Process ,
Beneficial Owner ,
Brazil ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Governance ,
Dismissals ,
Environmental Liability ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Multinationals ,
Parent Corporation ,
Remediation ,
Settlement ,
UK ,
UK Supreme Court
English law, courts and arbitral tribunals may become more relevant and popular after Brexit, not less.
Introduction -
English law, courts, and arbitral tribunals may become more relevant and popular after Brexit, not...more
The discontinuation of LIBOR in 2022 may pose a risk to arbitration proceedings. Preparation is key to a smooth transition.
Key Points:
..LIBOR, which is widely used in financial transactions and is embedded in many...more