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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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Dispute resolution

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry establishes arbitration institution

The DIHK Arbitration Court offers digital case management and a procedure loosely based on German judicial practice, positioning itself as...

17/03/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court clarifies 10-year 'reasonable belief' requirement in adverse possession applications

Ruling highlights the need for landowners to inspect regularly for encroachment to minimise the risk of a costly dispute

14/03/2025

Read time 4m

Intellectual property

English High Court finds former JV partners misused trade secrets but directors avoid personal liability

The disclosure of confidential information to around 200 investors did not mean it entered the public domain

14/03/2025

Read time 4m

GDPR

English High Court ruling highlights five key lessons for handling data subject access requests

There are a number of practical implications and technical learning points for data controllers emerging from the case of Ashley...

13/03/2025

Read time 7m

Real estate

English High Court judgment highlights challenges of obtaining building liability and information orders

The court's ruling means claimants must establish primary liability before applying for either of the orders

11/03/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

UK financial services in countdown to meet new rules for operational resilience

Firms that are within scope must demonstrate compliance with the new regime by 31 March

06/03/2025

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

English courts look ahead after landmark year for privilege in legal proceedings

Further developments are expected this year following reclarification of the rules of privilege in 2024

03/03/2025

Read time 4m

The Built Environment

Government response to the Grenfell final report spells major reforms for the UK built environment

A consultation on reform of the construction products manufacturing regulatory regime is open for responses until May

28/02/2025

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

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

US executive order on foreign corruption | FCA guidance on money laundering | Lords report on FCA proposals | Foreign...

27/02/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

How to handle construction disputes in England

For prospective claimants, success is all in the preparation – getting it wrong can lead to claims being struck out

27/02/2025

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

Court of Appeal rules on duty to clarify tender submissions with bidders in UK public procurement

Decision explains when contracting authorities must clarify incomplete or ambiguous information in tender submissions

21/02/2025

Read time 7m

Telecoms

Two new telecoms judgments include the first UK Electronic Communications Code termination decision

UK telecoms site operators offered greater certainty by Upper Tribunal's strict interpretation of the Code

20/02/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

New NPPS sets out 'value for money' message for UK public procurement

Government wants public bodies to use procurement to drive growth, social and economic value, and commercial capability

14/02/2025

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

Cloudy day for Aldi as Thatchers secures win in English Court of Appeal 'lookalike' case

Ruling finds supermarket took unfair advantage of reputation of drink makers' trade mark in selling lookalike cider

06/02/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA highlights anti-money laundering compliance gaps in UK capital markets

Firms urged in a recent report on money laundering in markets to enhance controls and collaborate on financial crime

05/02/2025

Read time 4m

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Dispute resolution

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry establishes arbitration institution

The DIHK Arbitration Court offers digital case management and a procedure loosely based on German judicial practice, positioning itself as...

17/03/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court clarifies 10-year 'reasonable belief' requirement in adverse possession applications

Ruling highlights the need for landowners to inspect regularly for encroachment to minimise the risk of a costly dispute

14/03/2025

Read time 4m

Intellectual property

English High Court finds former JV partners misused trade secrets but directors avoid personal liability

The disclosure of confidential information to around 200 investors did not mean it entered the public domain

14/03/2025

Read time 4m

GDPR

English High Court ruling highlights five key lessons for handling data subject access requests

There are a number of practical implications and technical learning points for data controllers emerging from the case of Ashley...

13/03/2025

Read time 7m

Real estate

English High Court judgment highlights challenges of obtaining building liability and information orders

The court's ruling means claimants must establish primary liability before applying for either of the orders

11/03/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

UK financial services in countdown to meet new rules for operational resilience

Firms that are within scope must demonstrate compliance with the new regime by 31 March

06/03/2025

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

English courts look ahead after landmark year for privilege in legal proceedings

Further developments are expected this year following reclarification of the rules of privilege in 2024

03/03/2025

Read time 4m

The Built Environment

Government response to the Grenfell final report spells major reforms for the UK built environment

A consultation on reform of the construction products manufacturing regulatory regime is open for responses until May

28/02/2025

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

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

US executive order on foreign corruption | FCA guidance on money laundering | Lords report on FCA proposals | Foreign...

27/02/2025

Read time 3m

Real estate

How to handle construction disputes in England

For prospective claimants, success is all in the preparation – getting it wrong can lead to claims being struck out

27/02/2025

Read time 2m

Regulatory and compliance

Court of Appeal rules on duty to clarify tender submissions with bidders in UK public procurement

Decision explains when contracting authorities must clarify incomplete or ambiguous information in tender submissions

21/02/2025

Read time 7m

Telecoms

Two new telecoms judgments include the first UK Electronic Communications Code termination decision

UK telecoms site operators offered greater certainty by Upper Tribunal's strict interpretation of the Code

20/02/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

New NPPS sets out 'value for money' message for UK public procurement

Government wants public bodies to use procurement to drive growth, social and economic value, and commercial capability

14/02/2025

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

Cloudy day for Aldi as Thatchers secures win in English Court of Appeal 'lookalike' case

Ruling finds supermarket took unfair advantage of reputation of drink makers' trade mark in selling lookalike cider

06/02/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA highlights anti-money laundering compliance gaps in UK capital markets

Firms urged in a recent report on money laundering in markets to enhance controls and collaborate on financial crime

05/02/2025

Read time 4m

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