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05 August 2016
Issue: 7710 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Land

Arroyo and others v Equion Energia Ltd (formerly known as BP Exploration Company (Colombia) Ltd) [2016] EWHC 1699 (TCC), [2016] All ER (D) 164 (Jul)

The Technology and Construction Court dismissed four test claims relating to the construction of an oil pipeline in Colombia, brought by Colombian farmers. It held that, on the evidence, one of the claims failed because any liability that the defendant might have had had been extinguished by novation. None of the other claimants had suffered loss or damage as a consequence of the Ocensa pipeline that justified an award of damages.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Winckworth Sherwood—David Fendt

Winckworth Sherwood—David Fendt

Restructuring and insolvency practice strengthened by partner hire

Gateley Legal—Billy Poulter & Shay Moore

Gateley Legal—Billy Poulter & Shay Moore

North West residential development team welcomes partner and associate

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Family law boutique expands London team with legal director hire

NEWS
Some employment law controversies never disappear—they merely lie dormant
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming legal practice, but its successful adoption depends as much on culture as technology
The fallout from Lord Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington raises profound questions about constitutional governance, accountability and political appointments
Pastries may be in the firing line while kebabs escape scrutiny, but the reality is far more nuanced
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dillon highlights a central tension in modern public law: rights may be recognised without being fully realised
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