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Louise Merrett

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Louise Merrett is a Professor of International Commercial Law at the University of Cambridge and a barrister at Fountain Court chambers practising in International Commercial Litigation. She regularly acts in commercial matters raising issues of jurisdiction and choice of law. Email: lam@fountaincourt.co.uk

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Conflicts of laws and the ratification of unauthorised acts by agents

The decision in Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse [2024] EWHC 1957 is part of a wide-ranging dispute arising from alleged corruption in Mozambique sometimes referred to as the “Tuna Bonds” or “Hidden Debts” affair. This article focuses on the conflict of laws issues raised by the claims brought successfully by Mozambique in these proceedings.

6 FEB 2025