International law firm Reed Smith LLP is currently embroiled with a UAE shipping company over a £21 million ($26.3 million) sum. The money was initially frozen by Barclays due to potential violations of U.S. law prompting the shipping firm to press charges against Reed Smith. The law firm has now responded, arguing that it cannot compel Barclays to unfreeze the money.
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To gain a deep dive into this intricate legal situation, further details on this still-unfolding case can be found at the original reporting from Law360.