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Dispute resolution
Spain's Supreme Court confirms admissibility of evidence obtained via WhatsApp video call
Ruling equates WhatsApp to videoconferencing and holds that not every procedural irregularity invalidates evidence
Real estate
Landlord of UK commercial lease held to have fire safety obligations
High Court rules commercial landlord must remove dangerous cladding under lease covenant despite no disrepair
Investigations
Getting value from investigations: how AI and forensic technologies can create tangible efficiencies
An LIDW panel considered the gap between expectations of AI in corporate investigations and what the technology can currently deliver
International arbitration
English court upholds rare challenge to arbitration award
Even in a system designed for finality, tribunals must deal with every issue put to them
Dispute resolution
Law Commission explores new class actions regime for consumer law claims in England and Wales
The review could reshape the consumer litigation landscape although change is still some way off
Construction disputes
International construction contracts face growing termination risk
Record arbitration levels and a global defence build-up are testing construction contracts in common and civil law
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 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
