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Business crime

Responding to dawn raids: an introductory guide for sports organisations 

This article, by Osborne Clarke partner Jeremy Summers, was first published on LawInSport
Dispute resolution

International enforcement strategy – an overview

This article, by Osborne Clarke partner Andrew Bartlett, was first published in the International Comparative Legal Guide on the Enforcement
Dispute resolution

UK's SRA publishes guidance on internal investigations for in-house lawyers

The guidance comes in the wake of the Post Office scandal and is essential reading for all involved in investigations
Real estate

English High Court rules in favour of landlord opposing lease renewal under 'ground G'

The decision was made on the basis of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and an intention to occupy for
Financial Services

UK payments watchdog to be axed in move to simplify regulatory burden on business

The PSR's responsibilities will be consolidated into the FCA as part of a deregulation drive to boost economic growth
Dispute resolution

New regulation puts focus on civil procedural costs in Spain

It is essential to pay attention to the ADR reforms when requesting the imposition of costs in legal pleadings
Asset tracing and enforcement

UK Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update March 2025

Developments in cross-border disputes law and practice in England and Wales
Business crime

Are you prepared for the 'failure to prevent fraud' offence in the UK?

The new corporate criminal offence of "failure to prevent fraud" is set to reshape the compliance landscape for commercial organisations
Dispute resolution

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry establishes arbitration institution

The DIHK Arbitration Court offers digital case management and a procedure loosely based on German judicial practice, positioning itself as
Real estate

UK Supreme Court clarifies 10-year 'reasonable belief' requirement in adverse possession applications

Ruling highlights the need for landowners to inspect regularly for encroachment to minimise the risk of a costly dispute
Intellectual property

English High Court finds former JV partners misused trade secrets but directors avoid personal liability

The disclosure of confidential information to around 200 investors did not mean it entered the public domain
GDPR

English High Court ruling highlights five key lessons for handling data subject access requests

There are a number of practical implications and technical learning points for data controllers emerging from the case of Ashley