No waiver in £6.6m fee dispute

Dechert v ENRC CA LSG 20 April

Mining giant ENRC has accused Dechert of “systematic and gross overcharging” over advice the firm gave in relation to a criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. ENRC also alleges Dechert “failed to comply with its professional obligations”. Dechert had billed ENRC £16.3m for its work and a total of £6.6m is currently in dispute.