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Dispute resolution

Technological change and the digitalisation of the global economy is having a profound effect on dispute resolution activity internationally – both in terms of the nature of disputes that arise and how this transformation can create efficiencies in delivering services to businesses involved in disputes.

Businesses at the centre of these technological advances – in sectors such as telecoms, automotive, renewable energy, and life sciences and pharmaceuticals – need to focus on a complex nexus of data, brand protection and regulation in an increasingly competitive environment.

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Real estate

English High Court clarifies landlord works timing in redevelopment lease renewal cases

New guidance on the timing of commencing works under ground (f) distinguishes often-cited Supreme Court authority

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13/05/2026

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Real estate

English County Court confirms pub management agreement model amounts to landlord occupation under the 1954 Act

Case confirms importance of landlord retaining sufficient control to successfully oppose lease renewal under ground (g)

12/05/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Lifting the automatic suspension: the new test under the UK Procurement Act 2023

The first case decided under the Act confirms that public interest now plays a central role in suspension application

12/05/2026

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of legal advice privilege in UK lockdown case

The ruling decides whether the prime minister seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of lockdown is subject to privilege

08/05/2026

Read time 4m

Dispute resolution

The settlement phase during the WAMCA proceedings

WAMCA – The settlement phase This Insight is part of the series: Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA). Read our first...

30/04/2026

Read time 7m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

SFO publishes Business Plan 2026 – 2027 | Draft Money Laundering Regulations 2026 laid before Parliament

30/04/2026

Read time 2m

Dispute resolution

English Commercial Court expands application of legal advice privilege to intra-client communications

Glencore ruling settles question left open by Three Rivers on privilege for communications in corporate client groups

27/04/2026

Read time 3m

The Built Environment

UK County Court confirms renewal option does not strip tenant of 1954 Act protection

An unexercised option to renew is not an agreement under section 28, so the tenant keeps full statutory protection

24/04/2026

Read time 6m

Tax

How speed of response and transparency can limit the impact of a UK tax error

Voluntary disclosure to HMRC can sharply reduce penalties and the risk of wider investigation

23/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction

New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction

20/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits

Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent

20/04/2026

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

New data protection complaint duties for UK pension trustees take effect from 19 June

Trustees have a narrow window to put processes in place

09/04/2026

Read time 2m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Group actions

The opt-in and opt-out options under the WAMCA

WAMCA – Opt-in and opt-out options This Insight is part of the series: Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA). Read our...

02/04/2026

Read time 9m

Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory shifts in 2026 increase litigation risk on 'forever chemicals'

PFAS regulation is entering a critical phase, with significant developments unfolding simultaneously in the EU and the UK

02/04/2026

Read time 7m

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Real estate

English High Court clarifies landlord works timing in redevelopment lease renewal cases

New guidance on the timing of commencing works under ground (f) distinguishes often-cited Supreme Court authority

New -

13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

English County Court confirms pub management agreement model amounts to landlord occupation under the 1954 Act

Case confirms importance of landlord retaining sufficient control to successfully oppose lease renewal under ground (g)

12/05/2026

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Lifting the automatic suspension: the new test under the UK Procurement Act 2023

The first case decided under the Act confirms that public interest now plays a central role in suspension application

12/05/2026

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of legal advice privilege in UK lockdown case

The ruling decides whether the prime minister seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of lockdown is subject to privilege

08/05/2026

Read time 4m

Dispute resolution

The settlement phase during the WAMCA proceedings

WAMCA – The settlement phase This Insight is part of the series: Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA). Read our first...

30/04/2026

Read time 7m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

SFO publishes Business Plan 2026 – 2027 | Draft Money Laundering Regulations 2026 laid before Parliament

30/04/2026

Read time 2m

Dispute resolution

English Commercial Court expands application of legal advice privilege to intra-client communications

Glencore ruling settles question left open by Three Rivers on privilege for communications in corporate client groups

27/04/2026

Read time 3m

The Built Environment

UK County Court confirms renewal option does not strip tenant of 1954 Act protection

An unexercised option to renew is not an agreement under section 28, so the tenant keeps full statutory protection

24/04/2026

Read time 6m

Tax

How speed of response and transparency can limit the impact of a UK tax error

Voluntary disclosure to HMRC can sharply reduce penalties and the risk of wider investigation

23/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales reforms building safety rules for design and construction

New regulations taking effect in Wales from July introduce stricter duties at all stages of a building's construction

20/04/2026

Read time 4m

The Building Safety Act

Wales extends building safety rules beyond height limits

Senedd legislation creates a new in-occupation building safety regime that reaches further than its English equivalent

20/04/2026

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

New data protection complaint duties for UK pension trustees take effect from 19 June

Trustees have a narrow window to put processes in place

09/04/2026

Read time 2m

The Built Environment

English Technology and Construction Court confirms building liability orders can be secured before trial

Decision provides welcome clarity on 'just and equitable' test which is likely to influence how building safety claims are pursued...

07/04/2026

Read time 4m

Group actions

The opt-in and opt-out options under the WAMCA

WAMCA – Opt-in and opt-out options This Insight is part of the series: Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA). Read our...

02/04/2026

Read time 9m

Regulatory and compliance

Regulatory shifts in 2026 increase litigation risk on 'forever chemicals'

PFAS regulation is entering a critical phase, with significant developments unfolding simultaneously in the EU and the UK

02/04/2026

Read time 7m

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