KC Legal Update – Summer 2018

Date: 24 July 2018

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Articles within this Issue

“Smart Contracts in Trustless Networks” – Exploration of blockchain technology and its impact on the legal sector – by Peter Brodgen

“Man is Born Free (and can therefore agree to live in chains)” – Examination of the NOM clauses and the Supreme Court decision in MWB v Rock Advertising – by Charlie Thompson

“Multi-Party Disputes and Co-Mediation” – Consideration of the benefits of co-mediation and practical points for multi-party disputes – by Rosemary Jackson QC and Elizabeth Repper

“40 Under 40: International Arbitration” – Review of the publication of 40 Under 40: International Arbitration, including an extract from the foreword – by Jennie Wild

“Transfer of Proceedings Within England and Wales: Is it time to take a fresh look at jurisdiction clauses?” – Discussion of  the use of jurisdiction clauses to determine regional transfers of proceedings – by Jonathan Selby QC and Emma Healiss

“Case Analysis: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd v Merit Merrell Technology Ltd” – Analysis of quantum issues and expert evidence in ICI v MMT – by Justin Mort QC

“Brief Encounters – with Lucy Garrett QC” – Insight into Lucy’s motivations for a sabbatical in Sierra Leone.