May
15
2020
The Devil’s in the Detail… So what exactly did it say? Force Majeure & Covid-19
by Riannah Easy in Business
As Covid-19 has demonstrated, unprecedented situations can occur which we have no control over.
Category: Business
Dec
12
2017
Dealing with the SFO – tales of the unexpected
by Antony Brown in Business
The discovery of serious criminal conduct within an organisation can be catastrophic and at the very least present a major distraction from the company’s core business.
Apr
13
2017
Barclays Libor Acquittals Fallout
by Stephen Sharp in Business, Crime, News
The recent acquittal of our client Stylianos Contogoulas and his co-defendant Ryan Reich on a charge of conspiracy to defraud by manipulation of Libor whilst working for Barclays in 2005-2007
Dec
12
2016
Telephone Justice
by John Bechelet in Business, Regulatory
Russian courts have described as ‘scandalous’ and a ‘discredit to the honour of judges’ the suggestion that they are susceptible to powerful influence behind the scenes and are not independent.
Nov
11
2016
London Employment Tribunal rules Uber drivers should be classified as workers
by Bivonas Law LLP in Business, Employment
In a decision described by the GMB union as a “monumental victory” for some 40,000 drivers in England and Wales, the recent ruling of a London Employment Tribunal now means that Uber drivers are entitled to the national minimum wage... Read More
Nov
04
2016
Improving responsibility and accountability in the banking sector
by John Bechelet in Business, Regulatory
The FCA has spent some time trying to eliminate the “rolling bad apples” from the banking sector.
Oct
18
2016
On the run – Absent businessman sentenced to jail for contempt
by Bivonas Law LLP in Business, Regulatory
Mr Brooke, a 78 year old businessman, was sentenced to 21 months in prison in his absence in a decision handed down on 7 October 2016 for contempt of court after failing to attend a High Court hearing with litigation funder Therium Capital Management.
Oct
03
2016
Английское право и юрисдикция после Брекзита
by Bivonas Law LLP in Business, Regulatory
Мы уже писали о том, что английское право и английские суды являются привлекательными для сторон судебных споров из многих стран, в том числе и из стран СНГ.
Aug
31
2016
Контроль за внутренними отчетами и электронной перепиской
by Bivonas Law LLP in Business, Regulatory
Когда возникает перспектива возникновения судебного спора, юрист, работающий в компании, может быть инициатором или первым лицом, которое организует сбор и защиту соответствующих документов компании.
Jul
28
2016
Еще раз о Лондоне как о рае для отмывания доходов, полученных незаконным путем
by Bivonas Law LLP in Business, Crime
15 июля 2016 специальная комиссия Палаты общин, которая занимается оценкой, администрированием и политикой Министерства внутренних дел Великобритании и ассоциированных с ним органов, опубликовала отчет о доходах, полученных незаконным путем.