Foreign Claims and UK Jurisdiction 3 min read
By Syedur Rahman
September 2, 2020
Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli assesses the doctrine of forum (non) conveniens and a court’s decision regarding jurisdiction on a foreign claim. Read more
Cost Protections Under a Part 36 Offer 3 min read
By Nicola Sharp
September 2, 2020
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that outlines the possible consequences of withdrawing a Part 36 offer. Read more
The Standard of Proof in Civil Fraud Claims 3 min read
By Syedur Rahman
September 2, 2020
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details a case that may make it easier for claimants to succeed in fraud litigation in English courts. Read more
Civil Recovery: Comparing POCA to the US Approach 3 min read
By Joshua L. Ray
July 27, 2020
Joshua Ray of Rahman Ravelli outlines the limitations of Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act highlighted by the case of Gulnara Karimova. Read more
Establishing the risk of dissipation when applying for a freezing order 2 min read
By Nicola Sharp
June 26, 2020
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the importance of proof of a dissipation risk in freezing order applications, with reference to the recent case of Les Ambassadeurs Club Limited v Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi [2020]. Read more
Video Article: Crypto-Assets and Litigation 1 min read
By Syedur Rahman
June 25, 2020
Legal Director Syedur Rahman considers the issues that need to be resolved in crypto-asset-related litigation. Read more
The tort of deceit and clients’ interests 5 min read
By Nicola Sharp
June 5, 2020
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli examines the case of Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors [2020], which highlighted the challenge solicitors can face of representing a client’s best interests while following best practice. Read more
Freezing Orders - The Importance of Caution 3 min read
By Nicola Sharp
May 18, 2020
Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers the impact of the dismissed appeal in the case of ArcelorMittal USA LLC v Mr Ravi Ruia and others [2020]. Read more
The Importance of Compliance With Civil Procedure Rules On Personal Service 3 min read
By Syedur Rahman
May 11, 2020
Syedur Rahman outlines the significance of Richard John Slade v Deepak Abbhi [2020] and the implications this may have on personal service outside of the UK jurisdiction. Read more
Non-Parties’ Access To Documents In A Civil Claim 5 min read
By Syedur Rahman
March 10, 2020
Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the position and explains the significance of a Supreme Court case that considered the issue. Read more