Korea’s Supreme Court holds foreign provisional attachments have no effect in Korea — creditors must secure Korean assets through Korean courts. In brief A favorable ruling from a foreign court or arbitral tribunal is often only the first step in
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Global Class & Collective Actions, published by Baker McKenzie, focuses on legal developments and strategic considerations in class and collective litigation worldwide. The blog covers topics such as jurisdictional challenges, arbitration versus court proceedings, procedural reforms in various countries, and the impact of international commercial courts on dispute resolution. It also addresses issues related to competition law class actions, sovereign immunity in cross-border disputes, and evolving court systems affecting collective litigation. The content is aimed at providing insights into managing complex multi-jurisdictional class actions and collective claims in diverse legal environments.
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Litigating Online Harms: Content, Courts and Corporate Responsibility
By Sarah West
At London International Disputes Week 2026, Baker McKenzie and 11KBW hosted a panel on “Litigating Online Harms: Content, Courts and Corporate Responsibility”, featuring Sarah West (Baker McKenzie), Anya Proops KC (11KBW), Raphael Hogarth (11KBW), and Telha Arshad (Google). Three years…
When Laws Collide: Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Fraud, Compliance, and Cooperation
By Charles Thomson (Partner), Kate Geale (Senior Associate), Moshka Mehta (Trainee), Thomas Wells (Trainee), Baker McKenzie London – Dispute Resolution On 4 June 2026, Baker McKenzie and Twenty Essex hosted the panel, “When Laws Collide: Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Fraud, Compliance, and…
Germany: Negotiations with EPPO in a VAT evasion case – key lessons learned
Background The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) recently opened a criminal investigation against a non‑EU multinational company for alleged VAT evasion amounting to EUR 80 million. The company operates an online platform through which retailers sell directly to consumers across…
Spain: The EPPO’s competence in cases of irregular award of public contracts by Member State authorities – key lessons learned
Background Since 2023, the Spanish judicial authorities have been investigating the existence of an alleged corruption scheme involving various public authorities and civil servants, in connection with the irregular award of public contracts in exchange for commissions and other unlawful…
Germany: From just-in-time to just-in-court – the rise of interim orders as automotive supply chain disputes shift into high gear
From just-in-time to just-in-court: The rise of interim orders as automotive supply chain disputes shift into high gear
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France: Introduction of a new confidentiality regime for in‑house counsel
In February 2026, France adopted the Law n°2026‑122 of 23 February 2026, which introduces a new statutory confidentiality regime for written legal consultations prepared by in‑house counsel. The mechanism is codified in Article 58‑1 of the Law of 31 December…
Canada: Winds of change? SCC rejects rigid definition of material change
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has rendered a significant decision regarding the concept of “material change” in securities disclosures. In Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich, 2025 SCC 39, the SCC declined to provide a concrete definition of material change. Instead,…
Australia: ACCC’s 2026-27 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities
In brief The Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Gina Cass-Gottlieb, announced the ACCC’s 2026-27 compliance and enforcement policy and priorities during her annual address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia on 19 February 2026. There were…
United States: Navigating the Laws of Chatbots and AI Assistants
By Jonathan Tam
In brief In depth Companion models are a primary focus of recent litigation and lawmaking Although the first wave of chatbot litigation focused heavily on IP issues, including disputes over training data, copyright and related rights, a newer set of…