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

1 Hare Court—Peter Mitchell KC & Amber Sheridan

1 Hare Court—Peter Mitchell KC & Amber Sheridan

Leading family law set strengthens ranks with high-profile additions

Thackray Williams—Jennifer Nicol

Thackray Williams—Jennifer Nicol

Firm bolsters commercial team with senior employment partner hire

Irwin Mitchell—Vijay Bange

Irwin Mitchell—Vijay Bange

Head of construction and engineering team appointed

NEWS
Proposed legislation to tighten the rules on pooled client accounts would place ‘substantial’ burdens on solicitors, the Law Society has warned
Increasing numbers of family mediators are cutting back on legal aid work or leaving the sector altogether due to low fees—creating a supply shortfall for low-income families
Lawyers acting in cases funded by damages-based agreements (DBAs) cannot claim their share of the damages if no damages are awarded, the High Court has clarified
Lawyers have given a cautious welcome to a Ministry of Justice decision to increase Crown Court sitting days
Barristers have been targeted with death threats, rape threats, threats to their family members, physical surveillance and threats from politicians, chair of the Bar Barbara Mills KC has reported
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