Assoc - Admin & Public Law

Exciting opening for an Associate (5+ years PQE) to join our regulatory litigation group
The administrative and public law team is part of HSF's disputes division, which is recognised as a market leader
We assist clients on a broad range of public and administrative law issues, across a wide range of sectors and fields
Our work includes judicial reviews, statutory appeals, public inquiries, and advice in various non-contentious contexts
Ideally you'll have experience in administrative and public law disputes aligned to strong technical & litigation skills

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Latest articles from Herbert Smith Freehills

English High Court dismisses challenge to enforcement of award where award debtor allegedly unable to engage a hearing advocate

In a recent application (Shell Energy Europe Limited v Meta Energia SpA 2020 EWHC 1799 (Comm)), the English court dismissed a challenge to the

English Supreme Court to decide approach to determining governing law of arbitration agreement

On 27 and 28 July 2020, the Supreme Court heard an expedited appeal against a recent judgment of the Court of Appeal in Enka Insaat ve Sanayi AS v

High Court clarifies rules surrounding registration of ICSID awards in England and Wales

In a helpful clarification of the rules surrounding the registration of International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") awards

PRA publishes Consultation Paper on implementing certain CRD V Requirements

On 31 July 2020, the PRA published a Consultation Paper (CP1220) on its proposed approach to implementing the CRD V Directive ((EU) 2019878) in the

EU introduces sanctions in relation to cyberattacks

On 30 July 2020, the European Council announced that asset freezing sanctions were to be imposed on six Chinese and Russian individuals and three

Legislating for LIBOR transition: UKEU jurisdictional battle or complementary regimes?

The European Commission has published its proposals for an EU legislative solution for the transition of legacy LIBOR contracts. This announcement

High Court finds no duty of care owed for late execution of orders due to unforeseen market turbulence

The High Court has dismissed a claim brought by an investment company against a foreign exchange trading platform seeking to recover losses it

French Court of Appeal upholds award that was denied enforcement in England

In Kabab-Ji SAL (Lebanon) v Kout Food Group (Kuwait) CA Paris, 23 June 2020, n1722943, the Paris Court of Appeal refused to set aside an arbitral

Privy Council finds loss of profits under separate contract not too remote to be recoverable

On an appeal from the Court of Appeal of the British Virgin Islands, the Privy Council has considered the damages that should have been awarded to a

English High Court Refuses to grant extension of time to commence arbitration proceedings under both limbs of s12 Arbitration Act 1996

In the recent case of Fimbank PLC v KCH Shipping Co Ltd 2020 EWHC 1765 (Comm), the High Court (the “Court”) refused to grant an extension of time

High Court interprets Supreme Court guidance and refuses further provision of trial documents to non-party

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The month ahead in financial services regulatory developments

In this blog post, we round-up forthcoming developments in the UK and at EU and International levels in financial services regulation which are

Pressure points: Trustees and administrators prepare for what’s ahead: Ombudsman to see a rise in complaints due to Covid-19 (UK)

The Pensions Ombudsman recently published both its Corporate Plan 2020-2023 and Annual Report for 20192020, which reveal that the number of

English High Court grants appeal on a point of law under s69 Arbitration Act 1996

In a rare example of a successful appeal of an arbitral award on a point of law under s69 Arbitration Act 1996 (the “Act”), the High Court (the

HMT consultations on financial promotions: approving promotions and promoting cryptoassets

HM Treasury has announced two consultations on possible changes to the UK financial promotions regime: a consultation on limiting the scope of firms

UK autonomous sanctions underline importance of human rights due diligence

The importance of human rights and robust human rights due diligence was underlined earlier this month, by the UK Government’s introduction of the

Article published - Damages-based agreements and termination: a small chink of light

Damages-based agreements (or DBAs), under which a lawyer can receive an agreed percentage of any damages in the event of success, were introduced to

The Prevention Principle - An irreproachable concept?

We recently spoke with Thomas Lazur of Keating Chambers on the "prevention principle." Our discussion can be listened to here, and this article

HMT announces relaunch of UK Fintech Strategic Review

Earlier this week, HM Treasury announced the relaunch of its independent Fintech Strategic Review (the Review). The Review, originally announced in

UK: developments affecting employee data - transatlantic transfers and class actions

The European Court of Justice’s recent ruling in Schrems II has invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield, meaning that companies can no longer rely on