Matthew Mulcahy

Litigation strategy n°2018/3 - Creation of an international chamber at Paris Court of appeal

On 7 February 2018 the protocols establishing the International Chamber of Paris Court of Appeal (“CICAP”) alongside the international chamber of Paris Commercial Court existing since 1995, were signed in presence of the French Minister of Justice.

The Singapore Court of Appeal provides guidance on the cumulative application of the doctrines of forum election and forum non conveniens in the exercise of its discretion to assume jurisdiction

In the recent case of Rappo, Tania v Accent Delight International Ltd [2017] 2 SLR 265, the Singapore Court of Appeal granted a stay of proceedings on the basis of forum non conveniens.

Take Notice! Getting Termination Notices Right

This article looks at the requirements for giving an effective notice of termination.

Bird & Bird's Aviation Disputes team secures a US$90m payout for BOC Aviation in landmark case

Bird & Bird's Aviation Disputes team in London has successfully represented Singapore-based BOC Aviation and BOC Aviation, Ireland, in a landmark case against the now defunct Kingfisher Airlines Limited, and its parent United Breweries.

Bird & Bird wins the most awards by a single firm ever in the history of the China Business Law Awards

Bird & Bird has won four individual Awards at the China Business Law Awards, the most by a single firm in the history of these awards.

Bird & Bird appoints two new partners in Paris, expanding its Aviation, Space & Defence and Corporate capabilities

International law firm Bird & Bird appoints two new partners in Paris, expanding its Aviation, Space & Defence and Corporate capabilities.

Automotive Connect 2018 - Breaking new ground for OEMs and their suppliers

Bird & Bird in association with the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) and the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe (ACC Europe) has the pleasure of inviting you to this year's international automotive conference Automotive Connect, which will take place in Munich on 12 June 2018.

DR Essentials: Direct and consequential loss, penalties and liquidated damages… beyond the jargon

Take Notice! Getting Termination Notices Right

This article looks at the requirements for giving an effective notice of termination.

Australian Full Court rules on self-incrimination CFMEU v ABCC

On 30 January 2018 the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia delivered its judgment in Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union v Australian Building and Construction Commissioner [2018] FCAFC 4.

Interpretation of Arbitration Clauses in Australia

In Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd v Rinehart [2017] FCAFC 170 the Full Federal Court held that an arbitration agreement which referred "any dispute under this deed" to arbitration included a dispute as to whether the deed itself was enforceable.