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Dispute resolution

New Arbitration Act aims to keep UK at the forefront of international dispute resolution

Act aims to modernise the 1996 regime, enhance efficiency and attract global businesses to resolve disputes in the UK
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Court of Appeal upholds English High Court decision on invalidity of dapagliflozin patent and SPCs

The High Court was right to find AstraZeneca's patent and associated SPCs invalid for lack of plausibility
Real estate

English Court of Appeal upholds retrospective effect of Building Safety Act in further warning for landlords and developers

The far-reaching decisions could be appealed while the 'just and equitable' test is ripe for consideration and dispute
Regulatory Outlook

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

FCA finalised guidance on the treatment of PEPs for anti-money laundering purposes | Government response to consultation on Money Laundering
Dispute resolution

Spain's Supreme Court rules on acknowledgement of debt as a formal claim for payment

Ruling finds the Provincial Court's decision incorrect as the plaintiff was not required to prove the reason for the debt
Dispute resolution

Court of Appeal rules that UK directors must act honestly towards the company's board and members

Objectively dishonest conduct may breach director's duty to promote the success of the company in 'good faith'
Financial Services

The first six months of the FCA's new approach of 'regulating for growth'?

The FCA says it will streamline rules to boost growth but promises so far are yet to address the real
Intellectual property

UK Supreme Court affirms relevance of post-sale confusion for trade mark infringement for first time

Realistic post-sale circumstances can be considered when assessing similarity and likelihood of confusion
Intellectual property

Life after SkyKick: UKIPO applies Supreme Court's ruling and issues examination guidance

UKIPO has held two applications to be in bad faith in entirety and is raising bad faith objections at examination
Real estate

Great Jackson ruling highlights need to balance development and control in UK urban projects

Developers of local authority land should review lease terms before deciding on expenditure so as to mitigate conflict
Intellectual property

English High Court grants Samsung interim licence declarations pending final FRAND determination

Guidance from Court of Appeal followed, reinforcing the English courts' willingness to grant interim licence declarations in FRAND proceedings
Dispute resolution

UK Court of Appeal grants claimants permission to appeal against Granville LCD cartel damages judgment

Appeal based on the judge's errors on overcharge and pass-on will be of interest to competition litigation practitioners