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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

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12/06/2026

Read time 7m

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

New -

11/06/2026

Read time 5m

Online Safety

Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers

Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media

03/06/2026

Read time 5m

Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: May 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw

28/05/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives Royal Assent | King's Speech: advertising aspects

27/05/2026

Read time 3m

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

15/05/2026

Read time 5m

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

15/05/2026

Read time 3m

Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth

15/05/2026

Read time 19m

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

13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Games and interactive entertainment

Games with loot boxes get 16-plus age rating in Europe under PEGI overhaul

Other common mechanics deemed PEGI 12, with age ratings also applying to time-limited offers and daily rewards from June

08/05/2026

Read time 4m

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

08/05/2026

Read time 4m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses

The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets

30/04/2026

Read time 5m

Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: April 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw

30/04/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: ASA publishes first rulings on LHF advertising restrictions | UK government consults on applying the new NPM to advertising...

30/04/2026

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

English Commercial Court expands application of legal advice privilege to intra-client communications

Glencore ruling settles question left open by Three Rivers on privilege for communications in corporate client groups

27/04/2026

Read time 3m

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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

New -

12/06/2026

Read time 7m

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

New -

11/06/2026

Read time 5m

Online Safety

Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers

Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media

03/06/2026

Read time 5m

Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: May 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw

28/05/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026

Tobacco and Vapes Bill receives Royal Assent | King's Speech: advertising aspects

27/05/2026

Read time 3m

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

15/05/2026

Read time 5m

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

15/05/2026

Read time 3m

Knowledge Notes

The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?

The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth

15/05/2026

Read time 19m

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

13/05/2026

Read time 4m

Games and interactive entertainment

Games with loot boxes get 16-plus age rating in Europe under PEGI overhaul

Other common mechanics deemed PEGI 12, with age ratings also applying to time-limited offers and daily rewards from June

08/05/2026

Read time 4m

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

08/05/2026

Read time 4m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses

The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets

30/04/2026

Read time 5m

Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: April 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw

30/04/2026

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: ASA publishes first rulings on LHF advertising restrictions | UK government consults on applying the new NPM to advertising...

30/04/2026

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

English Commercial Court expands application of legal advice privilege to intra-client communications

Glencore ruling settles question left open by Three Rivers on privilege for communications in corporate client groups

27/04/2026

Read time 3m

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