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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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Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

Government commits to crackdown on economic crime | European Commission updates list of high-risk countries under MLD4

26/06/2025

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Dispute resolution

UK Civil Justice Council publishes its final report on litigation funding

Recommends 'light touch' regulation and the reversal of the PACCAR ruling through legislation

24/06/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS 10 Year Health Plan set to hold out big opportunities for UK private sector suppliers

'Fixing the NHS' will involve easing pressure on hospitals, rapid digitalisation and investment in preventative care

24/06/2025

Read time 8m

Real estate

FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements

Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

English High Court scrutinises landlord's insurance commissions in blockbuster Trocadero case

Landlord's commission practices may end up on the cutting room floor in significant case involving insurance premiums

19/06/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory and compliance

Sentencing Council confirms amendments to guidelines in England and Wales for very large organisations

The amendments will change the way a judge considers very large organisations during sentencing

17/06/2025

Read time 3m

Commercial

Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements

13/06/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court rules against landowners seeking to restrict campers' rights on Dartmoor

Ruling held that 'open-air recreation' included camping in areas not designated as campsites

12/06/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

Navigating collective actions in England and Wales: how settlements can favour defendants

Various settlement structures are available to defendants in collective actions and there may be advantages to them in entering into...

09/06/2025

Read time 6m

Dispute resolution

India’s FTA strategy: rethinking dispute resolution beyond investor-state dispute settlement

India’s current approach to negotiating trade and investment deals seeks to balance foreign investors’ rights with the state’s sovereign right...

05/06/2025

Read time 6m

Defence, Security and Aerospace

Strategic Defence Review offers hope of shake up for UK procurement to deliver ambitious security goals

The review identifies sobering threats but lays down real scope for contractors and improving UK defence procurement

03/06/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

What can be learnt about the future of English collective action settlements from Walter Merricks v Mastercard?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set out its approach to calculating a litigation funder's return and provided useful guidance on...

28/05/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

UK government announces launch date, revised guidance and new secondary legislation for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

FIRS will come into force on 1 July 2025 and businesses should identify any arrangements that might require registration

28/05/2025

Read time 12m

The Building Safety Act

UK Supreme Court decides landmark Building Safety Act case

Judgment has wide-ranging ramifications for developers, builders, architects, designers and consultants

23/05/2025

Read time 6m

Unified Patent Court

Infringement claim amendment allowed to include non-UPC territories after CJEU Electrolux decision

Munich local division decided amendment could not be made earlier so allowed Syngenta to extend claim to Czechia, Poland and...

19/05/2025

Read time 3m

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Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

Government commits to crackdown on economic crime | European Commission updates list of high-risk countries under MLD4

26/06/2025

Read time 1m

Dispute resolution

UK Civil Justice Council publishes its final report on litigation funding

Recommends 'light touch' regulation and the reversal of the PACCAR ruling through legislation

24/06/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS 10 Year Health Plan set to hold out big opportunities for UK private sector suppliers

'Fixing the NHS' will involve easing pressure on hospitals, rapid digitalisation and investment in preventative care

24/06/2025

Read time 8m

Real estate

FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements

Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

English High Court scrutinises landlord's insurance commissions in blockbuster Trocadero case

Landlord's commission practices may end up on the cutting room floor in significant case involving insurance premiums

19/06/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory and compliance

Sentencing Council confirms amendments to guidelines in England and Wales for very large organisations

The amendments will change the way a judge considers very large organisations during sentencing

17/06/2025

Read time 3m

Commercial

Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements

13/06/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court rules against landowners seeking to restrict campers' rights on Dartmoor

Ruling held that 'open-air recreation' included camping in areas not designated as campsites

12/06/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

Navigating collective actions in England and Wales: how settlements can favour defendants

Various settlement structures are available to defendants in collective actions and there may be advantages to them in entering into...

09/06/2025

Read time 6m

Dispute resolution

India’s FTA strategy: rethinking dispute resolution beyond investor-state dispute settlement

India’s current approach to negotiating trade and investment deals seeks to balance foreign investors’ rights with the state’s sovereign right...

05/06/2025

Read time 6m

Defence, Security and Aerospace

Strategic Defence Review offers hope of shake up for UK procurement to deliver ambitious security goals

The review identifies sobering threats but lays down real scope for contractors and improving UK defence procurement

03/06/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

What can be learnt about the future of English collective action settlements from Walter Merricks v Mastercard?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set out its approach to calculating a litigation funder's return and provided useful guidance on...

28/05/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

UK government announces launch date, revised guidance and new secondary legislation for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

FIRS will come into force on 1 July 2025 and businesses should identify any arrangements that might require registration

28/05/2025

Read time 12m

The Building Safety Act

UK Supreme Court decides landmark Building Safety Act case

Judgment has wide-ranging ramifications for developers, builders, architects, designers and consultants

23/05/2025

Read time 6m

Unified Patent Court

Infringement claim amendment allowed to include non-UPC territories after CJEU Electrolux decision

Munich local division decided amendment could not be made earlier so allowed Syngenta to extend claim to Czechia, Poland and...

19/05/2025

Read time 3m

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