The importance of being earnest…

Insuralex UK (CPB) successfully represented a Greek insurer in the High Court, where the judgment underlines the importance of ensuring an expert guards against becoming a party’s advocate. The full
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Does a Blockchain Developer owe Fiduciary Duties?

While blockchain networks continue to evolve rapidly, the legal framework managing the associated risks is only just emerging. The Court of Appeal has recently considered whether developers of networks that
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Navigating the jungle – developing AI regulation

Developments in technology are creating exciting opportunities across the financial sector. Regulators are considering how to support this, whilst ensuring sound regulation is in place. The use of Artificial Intelligence
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Stonegate Pub Limited v MS Amlin, Liberty and Zurich, Various Eateries v Allianz UK and Greggs v Zurich

Stonegate Pub Limited v MS Amlin, Liberty and Zurich, Various Eateries v Allianz UK and Greggs v Zurich The Commercial Court has handed down its judgment in the three related
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A warning to claimants to act promptly against insolvent defendants

Court finds in favour of Insurers on the issue of limitation for direct claims brought under the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 In the cross field between Civil
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Reinsurance Round-Up – September 2022

Reinsurance Round-Up – September 2022 The UK’s exit from the EU continues to impact legal developments in 2022. The Financial Services and Markets Bill, introduced to Parliament on 20 July
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Bankers in a jam: The Quincecare duty considered

During the first half of 2022, two cases have considered the application of Quincecare duties. The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK plc
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Carter Perry Bailey LLP win Insuralex Article of the Year Award

  Stephen Carter, Carter Perry Bailey’s Managing Partner, remarked:  “I was delighted to receive the Insuralex Article of the Year Award on behalf of Carter Perry Bailey LLP at the
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Quadra Commodities S.A. v XL Insurance & Ors [2022]

High Court guidance in relation to insurable interests and liability for late payment of an indemnity On 4 March 2022, the High Court handed down judgment in the case of Quadra
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It’s War – But not as we know it?

As warfare has evolved, has the insurance industry provided an adequate response? At any point in time there will be war and hostilities taking place somewhere in the world.  War-
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