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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7378

16 July 2009
IN THIS ISSUE

D Pride and Partners (a firm) and others v Institute for Animal Health and others [2009] EWHC 1617 (QB); [2009] All ER (D) 84 (Jul)

Syska (acting as the administrator of Elektrim SA (in bankruptcy)) and another v Vivendi Universal SA and others [2009] EWCA Civ 677, [2009] All ER (D) 88 (Jul)

JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA and another v Berliner Verkehersbetriebe (BVG) Anstalt Des Offentlichen Rechts, [2009] EWHC 1627 (Comm), [2009] All ER (D) 88 (Jul)

Amanda Stevens asks whether upcoming reforms signify the dawn of a brave new world

Ritzy fees

Harland & Wolff Pension Trustees Ltd v Aon Consulting Financial Services Ltd [2009] EWHC 1557 (Ch); [2009] All ER (D) 64 (Jul)

Daniella Lipszyc says loopholes in law can tie the legal profession in knots

Claire Sanders considers whether Radmacher v Granatino is a turning point for the enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements

R (on the application of J) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWHC 1182 (Admin); [2009] All ER (D) 83 (Jul)

Re Names at Lloyd’s for 1992 and prior years of account represented by Equitas Ltd Re Equitas Insurance Ltd (formerly Speyford Ltd) [2009] EWHC 1595 (Ch); [2009] All ER (D) 73 (Jul)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Group partner joins Guernsey banking and finance practice

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

London labour and employment team announces partner hire

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Double partner appointment marks Belfast expansion

NEWS
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