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Nigel Jones KC

Nigel Jones KC is a leading commercial barrister practising at Gatehouse Chambers (formerly Hardwicke) who specialises in complex and high value international and domestic litigation and arbitration. His expertise covers all aspects of commercial, insurance, construction and professional negligence disputes. Email: nigel.jonesqc@gatehouselaw.co.uk


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The final word on lawful act duress? Times Travel v Pakistan International Airlines and its impact on the banking sector

This article, written by the counsel team who succeeded before the Supreme Court, discusses the recent key decision of the Supreme Court in Times Travel (UK) Ltd v Pakistan International Airlines Corporation concerning the law of economic duress and the impact on the banking sector. The specific issue raised was whether lawful act duress exists, and if so, in what circumstances. The Supreme Court held that the doctrine does exist, but only in very narrow circumstances.

1 NOV 2021