Sue Millar

Aug 6, 2024 | lexology.com | Sue Millar |Dylan Milner-Stopps

Hellard v OJSC Rossiysky Kredit Bank & Ors [2024] EWHC 1783 (Ch) Introduction Following our briefing back in November covering the FCDO's guidance on the meaning of ownership and control in the UK sanctions regime (in response to the Court of Appeal's judgment in Mints & Ors v PJSC National Bank Trustee & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 1132), the High Court has further considered the scope of Regulation 7(4) of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the "Russia Regulations") in the context...

Jul 22, 2024 | lexology.com | Adam Culy |Sue Millar |Siân Whitby

Our "Identifying your Greenwashing Litigation Risk" has so far explored claims under the statutory framework provided by the Financial Services and Market Act 2000, derivative claims by activist shareholders, claims arising from breaches of fiduciary duties and claims for misrepresentation. In this final instalment, we consider where claims may arise against professionals providing audit or advisory services relating to ESG disclosures.

Jul 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Adam Culy |Sue Millar |Siân Whitby

In this series of articles, we are exploring five potential causes of action which could give rise to claims in the courts of England & Wales. In recent weeks, we have looked at claims under the statutory framework provided by the Financial Services and Market Act 2000, derivative claims by activist shareholders, and claims arising from breaches of fiduciary duties. In this article, we consider the potential claims arising from misrepresentations and negligent misstatements.

Jul 4, 2024 | lexology.com | Adam Culy |Sue Millar |Siân Whitby

In this series of articles, we are exploring five potential causes of action which could give rise to claims in the courts of England & Wales. So far, we have looked at claims under the statutory framework provided by the Financial Services and Market Act 2000, and derivative claims by activist shareholders. We now consider the potential for causes of action arising from breaches of fiduciary duty. The law: fiduciary dutyThe primary obligation of a fiduciary is loyalty to its principal.

Jul 1, 2024 | lexology.com | Adam Culy |Sue Millar |Siân Whitby

In this series of articles, we are exploring five potential causes of action which could give rise to claims in the courts of England & Wales. Our first article took a look at claims under the statutory framework provided by the Financial Services and Market Act 2000. This instalment puts derivative claims by activist shareholders in the spotlight, particularly in light of the recent ClientEarth v Shell litigation.