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Dispute resolution

Technological change and the digitalisation of the global economy is having a profound effect on dispute resolution activity internationally – both in terms of the nature of disputes that arise and how this transformation can create efficiencies in delivering services to businesses involved in disputes.

Businesses at the centre of these technological advances – in sectors such as telecoms, automotive, renewable energy, and life sciences and pharmaceuticals – need to focus on a complex nexus of data, brand protection and regulation in an increasingly competitive environment.

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Real estate

English High Court refuses stay and appeal in landmark building liability order ruling

Latest judgment in Crest v Ardmore makes clear that defendants face an uphill battle to unwind a BLO once made

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02/07/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

English High Court confirms the broad reach of building liability orders

The BLO by default judgment holds a German parent liable for its UK subsidiary's defective cladding

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01/07/2026

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Extension of identification doctrine to all criminal offences | Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | JMLSG consults...

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30/06/2026

Read time 4m

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

26/06/2026

Read time 4m

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

25/06/2026

Read time 3m

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

17/06/2026

Read time 5m

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

15/06/2026

Read time 4m

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

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

11/06/2026

Read time 5m

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...

28/05/2026

Read time 8m

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

28/05/2026

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

(6) Litigation funding in class actions under the WAMCA

WAMCA – Litigation funding This Insight is part of the Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA) series. Read our publications here...

28/05/2026

Read time 9m

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...

27/05/2026

Read time 4m

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...

20/05/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices

The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes

19/05/2026

Read time 7m

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Real estate

English High Court refuses stay and appeal in landmark building liability order ruling

Latest judgment in Crest v Ardmore makes clear that defendants face an uphill battle to unwind a BLO once made

New -

02/07/2026

Read time 4m

Real estate

English High Court confirms the broad reach of building liability orders

The BLO by default judgment holds a German parent liable for its UK subsidiary's defective cladding

New -

01/07/2026

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2026

Extension of identification doctrine to all criminal offences | Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | JMLSG consults...

New -

30/06/2026

Read time 4m

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

26/06/2026

Read time 4m

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

25/06/2026

Read time 3m

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

17/06/2026

Read time 5m

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

15/06/2026

Read time 4m

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

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

11/06/2026

Read time 5m

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...

28/05/2026

Read time 8m

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

28/05/2026

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

(6) Litigation funding in class actions under the WAMCA

WAMCA – Litigation funding This Insight is part of the Navigating Dutch Class Actions (WAMCA) series. Read our publications here...

28/05/2026

Read time 9m

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...

27/05/2026

Read time 4m

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...

20/05/2026

Read time 5m

Construction disputes

English Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for valid pay less notices

The judgment warns against 'smash and grab' tactics in construction disputes

19/05/2026

Read time 7m

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