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The “momentous” UK Supreme Court Decision on Directors Duties in Respect of Creditors’ Interests You Need to Know About

12-12-22 / Paul McQuade KC, David Chesterman KC, Matthew Jones KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Corporations

According to Lord Reed, the issues on appeal in BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2022] UKSC 25 “go to the heart of our understanding of company law, and a considerable importance to the management of companies”. The decision concerns the fiduciary duty of directors to act in good faith in the…

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance: the preparation and presentation of claims for loss of opportunity damages

27-5-20 / Matthew Jones KC — Corporations, Contract

Loss of opportunity cases can present significant challenges, as a party seeks to establish the likelihood of one or more hypothetical scenarios, and the value of an opportunity lost. This presentation detailed a proper approach to a loss of opportunity case, including what must be pleaded and proved to establish…

Strategies for a Successful Mediation

20-9-19 / Matthew Jones KC — Contract, Commercial Equity, Corporations

Mediation is an undervalued dispute resolution tool which is most successful when properly prepared and planned. At a CLE event hosted by Downs & South Western Qld Law Association on Thursday 5 September, Matthew Jones explored the theory and practice behind successful mediation, including concrete recommendations as to planning offers,…

Publications — Matthew Jones KC

Corporations Publications

The “momentous” UK Supreme Court Decision on Directors Duties in Respect of Creditors’ Interests You Need to Know About

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance: the preparation and presentation of claims for loss of opportunity damages

Strategies for a Successful Mediation