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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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Defence, Security and Aerospace

Strategic Defence Review offers hope of shake up for UK procurement to deliver ambitious security goals

The review identifies sobering threats but lays down real scope for contractors and improving UK defence procurement

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03/06/2025

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Dispute resolution

What can be learnt about the future of English collective action settlements from Walter Merricks v Mastercard?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set out its approach to calculating a litigation funder's return and provided useful guidance on...

28/05/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

UK government announces launch date, revised guidance and new secondary legislation for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

FIRS will come into force on 1 July 2025 and businesses should identify any arrangements that might require registration

28/05/2025

Read time 12m

The Building Safety Act

UK Supreme Court decides landmark Building Safety Act case

Judgment has wide-ranging ramifications for developers, builders, architects, designers and consultants

23/05/2025

Read time 6m

Unified Patent Court

Infringement claim amendment allowed to include non-UPC territories after CJEU Electrolux decision

Munich local division decided amendment could not be made earlier so allowed Syngenta to extend claim to Czechia, Poland and...

19/05/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

First-Tier Tribunal addresses disproportionate legal and professional costs in UK Code litigation

The decision highlights the increasing costs sought by site providers and the need for sensible expense management

15/05/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

UK Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal of Covent Garden and rules in favour of Cornerstone

Ruling reinforces established practice that nominal consideration is appropriate for multi-skilled visit agreements

07/05/2025

Read time 3m

The Built Environment

UK sanctions regime puts property sector under scrutiny as letting agents face new obligations

New rules and OFSI concerns mean firms will need to take steps to improve compliance and avoid the risk of...

02/05/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Court of Appeal overturns English Patents Court and grants interim injunction to prevent 'at risk' generic launch

Patents Court found wrong to hold damages would be an adequate remedy for AstraZeneca

29/04/2025

Read time 6m

Business crime

UK Serious Fraud Office publishes guidance on corporate co-operation and enforcement

New guidance for corporates about self-reporting, co-operation and deferred prosecution agreements applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland

29/04/2025

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

SFO publishes guidance on corporate co-operation and enforcement | Regulatory Initiatives Grid | FCA page on cash-based money laundering

29/04/2025

Read time 2m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU court issues significant decision on pharma-device 'borderline' product case

European ruling clarifies the definition of pharmacological action for health products

24/04/2025

Read time 4m

Dispute resolution

Third party litigation funding in Europe: is regulation on the cards?

Both the EU and the UK are currently reviewing their current positions on litigation funding

23/04/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

Confidential binding offers: how to comply with the procedural requirements in Spain

Poorly prepared documents can lead to serious practical problems

23/04/2025

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain

Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation

22/04/2025

Read time 8m

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Defence, Security and Aerospace

Strategic Defence Review offers hope of shake up for UK procurement to deliver ambitious security goals

The review identifies sobering threats but lays down real scope for contractors and improving UK defence procurement

New -

03/06/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

What can be learnt about the future of English collective action settlements from Walter Merricks v Mastercard?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has set out its approach to calculating a litigation funder's return and provided useful guidance on...

28/05/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

UK government announces launch date, revised guidance and new secondary legislation for the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

FIRS will come into force on 1 July 2025 and businesses should identify any arrangements that might require registration

28/05/2025

Read time 12m

The Building Safety Act

UK Supreme Court decides landmark Building Safety Act case

Judgment has wide-ranging ramifications for developers, builders, architects, designers and consultants

23/05/2025

Read time 6m

Unified Patent Court

Infringement claim amendment allowed to include non-UPC territories after CJEU Electrolux decision

Munich local division decided amendment could not be made earlier so allowed Syngenta to extend claim to Czechia, Poland and...

19/05/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

First-Tier Tribunal addresses disproportionate legal and professional costs in UK Code litigation

The decision highlights the increasing costs sought by site providers and the need for sensible expense management

15/05/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

UK Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal of Covent Garden and rules in favour of Cornerstone

Ruling reinforces established practice that nominal consideration is appropriate for multi-skilled visit agreements

07/05/2025

Read time 3m

The Built Environment

UK sanctions regime puts property sector under scrutiny as letting agents face new obligations

New rules and OFSI concerns mean firms will need to take steps to improve compliance and avoid the risk of...

02/05/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Court of Appeal overturns English Patents Court and grants interim injunction to prevent 'at risk' generic launch

Patents Court found wrong to hold damages would be an adequate remedy for AstraZeneca

29/04/2025

Read time 6m

Business crime

UK Serious Fraud Office publishes guidance on corporate co-operation and enforcement

New guidance for corporates about self-reporting, co-operation and deferred prosecution agreements applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland

29/04/2025

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

SFO publishes guidance on corporate co-operation and enforcement | Regulatory Initiatives Grid | FCA page on cash-based money laundering

29/04/2025

Read time 2m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU court issues significant decision on pharma-device 'borderline' product case

European ruling clarifies the definition of pharmacological action for health products

24/04/2025

Read time 4m

Dispute resolution

Third party litigation funding in Europe: is regulation on the cards?

Both the EU and the UK are currently reviewing their current positions on litigation funding

23/04/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

Confidential binding offers: how to comply with the procedural requirements in Spain

Poorly prepared documents can lead to serious practical problems

23/04/2025

Read time 4m

Workforce Solutions

UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain

Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation

22/04/2025

Read time 8m

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