Clifford Chance client Société Générale rapped over “abuse of process”
Clifford Chance client Société Générale has had claims of more than $480m (£384m) struck out after putting them on hold for eight years.
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Clifford Chance client Société Générale has had claims of more than $480m (£384m) struck out after putting them on hold for eight years.
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