John Bedford

Partner, Dechert

Litigation funding after PACCAR: adaptation and growth

How England’s litigation funding market is adapting post-PACCAR amid judicial flexibility, legislative signals, and continued expansion

A class act: Is England a new battleground in high-value multi-claimant actions?

John Bedford, Evan Flowers, Jaqueline Harrington and Will Sachse explore the rise of multi-claimant litigation, the similarities with US class actions, and how English law...

Court rejects 'shareholder rule' in dispute with glencore

John Bedford examines the implications of the High Court's decision to reject Shareholder Privilege Rule in Aabar v Glencore

Force Majeure: balancing contractual obligations and real-world challenges

Force majeure clauses need clarity on reasonable endeavours and non-contractual performance to ensure fairness

John Bedford

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