ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine • ISSUE 13
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS
“ We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are , the signs of our ideas only , and not for things themselves .”
- John Locke
We are delighted to present Issue 13 of the Disputes magazine to our readers . This edition , which encapsulates the broad landscape of M & A Disputes , Crypto & Digital Assets , Defamation , Privacy & Reputation Management , ESG , and Class Actions , boasts a superlative collection of written insights . Each theme delves deep into the issues at the fore , and presents an informative publication of thought leadership .
As always , we extend our sincere thanks to our community partners , contributors , and readers for their support in bringing this issue to you . Do keep an eye out as we continue to offer various exciting events from within the Disputes community .
The ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Team
Paul Barford Founder / Managing Director 020 3398 8510
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Danushka De Alwis Founder / Chief Operating Officer 020 3580 5891
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Maximus McCabe-Abel Strategic Partnership Executive 020 3998 9908 email Maximus
CONTRIBUTORS
Berkeley Research Group Seb Oram , 3PB Mariya Peykova , 3PB Konstantinos Adamos , Revolut
Leigh Sagar , New Square Chambers
Elizabeth Ortega , ECO Strategic Communications
Paul Grant , Signature Litigation
Lance Ashworth KC , Serle Court
Belén Satorre , S-RM Rob Meade , Bracewell Mark Hunting , Bracewell
Tom Davey , Factor Risk Management
Sybille Raphael , Protect
Sylvie Gallage , Signature Litigation
Dr . Robert Kovacs , Withers Ciara Samuels , Withers
Emily Butler , Charles River Associates
David Blayney KC , Serle Court
Matthew Amey , Erso Capital & TheJudge
Harrison Grad , Mintz Group Kendal Querry , Mintz Group
Simon Pugh , Portland Communications
Chris Leese Founder / Chief Commercial Officer 020 3398 8554
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Maddi Briggs Strategic Partnership Senior Manager 020 3398 8545
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Darren Kidd , Clarke Willmott
| M & A Disputes |
Geopolitical Tensions and Macroeconomic Swings - Heighten Challenges for Dealmakers ................ 4
60-Seconds With : Seb Oram ................................ 7
| Crypto & Digital Assets |
The Use of Artificial Intelligence By Businesses - A Double-Edged Sword ? ............. 8
The Importance of the Judgment Against Craig Wright and Why It Matters for the Crypto Industry ........................... 11
Incremental Approval of Cryptoasset Exchange Traded Products .................................. 13
| Defamation , Privacy & Reputation Management |
Protecting The Brand From Bad Evidence ...... 18
Privacy and Defamation in Gibraltar - A Brief Overview ...................................................... 22
60-Seconds With : Lance Ashworth KC ............. 24
| ESG |
Fifty Shades of Green ? ESG Pressures vs The Risk of Greenwashing .............................. 25
Greenwashing and ESG Claims - How Litigation Can Hold Polluters To Account .............................................. 27
How Whistleblowing Can Help Your ESG Strategy .................................................. 31
Can You Claim Being Green Without Being Washed Away By Litigation ? ................... 33
ESG Developments - Navigating the Corporate Sustainability Landscape ................. 35
The Electric Vehicle Paradox – Exploring the ESG impact of EVs ....................... 37
60-Seconds With : David Blayney KC ................. 40
| Class Actions |
Are Class Actions in The UK CAT A Safe Haven or Sinkhole for Litigation Funders ? ...... 43
In-Depth Litigant Backgrounds - Turning Opponent Research Into A Strategic Advantage ........................................... 45
Will An Increasing Risk of More Class Actions Turn the Dial Further on UK Corporate Practice ? ................................. 47
Court of Appeal Breathes New Life Into Forms of Group Litigation ........................... 49
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