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Dispute resolution

Parent company liability: organisational structures and policies can erode company distinctions

The latest significant decision on whether a global parent company owed a duty of care for the operations of its

Criminal Finances Act (CFA) Risk Assessment Roadmap

The Criminal Finances Act 2017 enacted a new corporate offence of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion. The
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