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International arbitration
The ICC rewrites its arbitration rules: what changes to expect from 1 June 2026
The revised ICC Arbitration Rules mark a shift towards faster proceedings, stronger case management and a leaner and more commercially-focused
Dispute resolution
King's Speech prolongs uncertainty with silence on reform of litigation funding in England and Wales
Continued inaction on litigation funding raises the risk of reducing market capacity and funding available for claimants
Dispute resolution
Litigation funding in class actions under the WAMCA
WAMCA – Litigation funding This Insight is part of the series: Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA). Read our first publications
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026
SFO secures £14.8 million from British defence supplier over failures to prevent bribery | EU anti-corruption directive published in the
Dispute resolution
Spanish Supreme Court rules that the evidenced illness of counsel voids hearing
Review of Supreme Court judgment no. 435/2026 from 19 March, which sets a precedent for postponing hearings when a lawyer
Construction disputes
English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices
The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes
Gambling
CJEU rules that online gambling licences carry no cross-border protection
Online gambling operators face full legal exposure in every EU market, the Court of Justice of the EU has confirmed
Commercial
English Court of Appeal finds licensee could terminate 'indefinite' trade mark licence on reasonable notice
The ruling distinguishes between 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration of contract
Real estate
English High Court clarifies landlord works timing in redevelopment lease renewal cases
New guidance on the timing of commencing works under ground (f) distinguishes often-cited Supreme Court authority
Real estate
English County Court confirms pub management agreement model amounts to landlord occupation under the 1954 Act
Case confirms importance of landlord retaining sufficient control to successfully oppose lease renewal under ground (g)
Regulatory and compliance
Lifting the automatic suspension: the new test under the UK Procurement Act 2023
The first case decided under the Act confirms that public interest now plays a central role in suspension application
Dispute resolution
Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of legal advice privilege in UK lockdown case
The ruling decides whether the prime minister seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of lockdown is subject to privilege
