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Intellectual property

Judicial changes strengthen English Patents Court

Recent high-profile appointments and developments will bolster the UK's reputation as a forum for litigating complex patent disputes

Financial Services

New year, new Quincecare decision

Latest ruling on duty to protect against fraud is a victory for banks but fintechs must still be vigilant

Real estate

Lockdown 3.0: Construction continues but challenges remain

In this insight, we briefly discuss the latest government restrictions and what it means for the construction industry. This article

Dispute resolution

A reprieve for opt-out class actions in the UK

The Supreme Court's decision in the Merricks v Mastercard litigation opens the door for more mass claims to be brought

Managing risk in a transforming world

Litigation funding: turning disputes from a cost centre into a profit centre

Right now might not seem like a good time to start a new, potentially costly, dispute – but hedging the

Managing risk in a transforming world

The litigation funding and insurance options that can help you manage disputes risk

The market for third party funding, insurance and risk-sharing arrangements has matured to allow businesses to tailor the risk profile

Infrastructure services

Construction contracts: standard forms, novel applications and social responsibility

How does the FIDIC suite of construction contracts respond to the unique issues arising on projects as a result of

Real estate

You can smash but not always grab when manifestly unjust

Construction dispute decision is a rare example of fairness seeming to override the statutory policy to prioritise cash flow in

Managing risk in a transforming world

In-house counsel seek a Brexit-proof solution: are we entering the 'age of arbitration'?

Given the wide-scale disruption wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, disputes are likely to increase in the coming months. The forum

Dispute resolution

Osborne Clarke successful in judgment that paves the way for international media claims to be brought in England

Osborne Clarke's international disputes team successfully defended a challenge to the English court's jurisdiction in Qatar Airways' malicious falsehood claims