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John Bedford

John Bedford

Partner, Dechert

Articles

Litigation funding after PACCAR: adaptation and growth
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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
30 Jan 2026
A class act: Is England a new battleground in high-value multi-claimant actions?
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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...
23 Apr 2025
Court rejects 'shareholder rule' in dispute with glencore
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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
19 Feb 2025
Force Majeure: balancing contractual obligations and real-world challenges
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Force Majeure: balancing contractual obligations and real-world challenges

Force majeure clauses need clarity on reasonable endeavours and non-contractual performance to ensure fairness
24 Jul 2024