Harry Dimoulis explores the strategic implications of parallel civil and criminal proceedings in an article for the Law Society Gazette. Examining the High Court’s decision to adjourn the securities trial in Aabar Holdings SARL v Glencore plc, Harry explains why the sequencing of civil claims and criminal enforcement actions is far more than a procedural issue. As he notes, the order in which those proceedings unfold can fundamentally influence litigation strategy, disclosure, witness management, settlement dynamics, and the commercial balance of a dispute. His analysis also highlights the importance of developing a coordinated strategy from the outset when civil, regulatory, and criminal exposure arises from the same underlying conduct.
