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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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Intellectual property

Life after SkyKick: UKIPO's Appointed Person applies landmark Supreme Court decision

Bad faith still looms large in trade mark opposition and infringement proceedings

18/08/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

HM Treasury, FCA and FOS consult on reforms to the UK financial ombudsman and redress system

Wide-ranging reforms have been proposed to improve clarity and predictability for firms handling complaints

18/08/2025

Read time 10m

Tax

UK draft legislation sets out new powers to tackle promoters of tax avoidance

Concerns raised in the initial consultation have led to a scale back of original proposals but practical issues remain

18/08/2025

Read time 1m

Tax

First business charged under UK corporate criminal offences for failure to prevent tax evasion

In light of a landmark development relating to the Criminal Finances Act 2017, what steps should businesses take now?

14/08/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

The Privy Council follows English High Court in conclusively disposing of the 'Shareholder Rule' in legal privilege

The ruling means that shareholders no longer have an automatic right to disclosure of a company's privileged documents

11/08/2025

Read time 2m

Asset tracing and enforcement

Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update | August 2025

Developments in cross-border disputes law and practice in England and Wales

07/08/2025

Read time 2m

Intellectual property

English Court of Appeal upholds validity of patent and SPC covering Astellas' blockbuster treatment for prostate cancer

Patents Court's decision affirmed to dismiss generic manufacturers' claims to revoke patent and SPC covering Xtandi®

06/08/2025

Read time 5m

Financial Services

Supreme Court hands down much-anticipated judgment in UK motor finance commission case

What impact will the judgment and the FCA's subsequent announcement have on the lending market?

05/08/2025

Read time 8m

Regulatory and compliance

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has outlined its recommendations to government which now has two months to respond

01/08/2025

Read time 1m

Real estate

Navigating the right to adjudicate in UK construction disputes

Court rules on adjudicator's authority over settlement agreements arising from construction disputes

31/07/2025

Read time 2m

Dispute resolution

New Arbitration Act aims to keep UK at the forefront of international dispute resolution

Act aims to modernise the 1996 regime, enhance efficiency and attract global businesses to resolve disputes in the UK

31/07/2025

Read time 3m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Court of Appeal upholds English High Court decision on invalidity of dapagliflozin patent and SPCs

The High Court was right to find AstraZeneca's patent and associated SPCs invalid for lack of plausibility

29/07/2025

Read time 6m

Real estate

English Court of Appeal upholds retrospective effect of Building Safety Act in further warning for landlords and developers

The far-reaching decisions could be appealed while the 'just and equitable' test is ripe for consideration and dispute

24/07/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

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

FCA finalised guidance on the treatment of PEPs for anti-money laundering purposes | Government response to consultation on Money Laundering...

23/07/2025

Read time 2m

Dispute resolution

Spain's Supreme Court rules on acknowledgement of debt as a formal claim for payment

Ruling finds the Provincial Court's decision incorrect as the plaintiff was not required to prove the reason for the debt

21/07/2025

Read time 2m

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Intellectual property

Life after SkyKick: UKIPO's Appointed Person applies landmark Supreme Court decision

Bad faith still looms large in trade mark opposition and infringement proceedings

18/08/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

HM Treasury, FCA and FOS consult on reforms to the UK financial ombudsman and redress system

Wide-ranging reforms have been proposed to improve clarity and predictability for firms handling complaints

18/08/2025

Read time 10m

Tax

UK draft legislation sets out new powers to tackle promoters of tax avoidance

Concerns raised in the initial consultation have led to a scale back of original proposals but practical issues remain

18/08/2025

Read time 1m

Tax

First business charged under UK corporate criminal offences for failure to prevent tax evasion

In light of a landmark development relating to the Criminal Finances Act 2017, what steps should businesses take now?

14/08/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

The Privy Council follows English High Court in conclusively disposing of the 'Shareholder Rule' in legal privilege

The ruling means that shareholders no longer have an automatic right to disclosure of a company's privileged documents

11/08/2025

Read time 2m

Asset tracing and enforcement

Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update | August 2025

Developments in cross-border disputes law and practice in England and Wales

07/08/2025

Read time 2m

Intellectual property

English Court of Appeal upholds validity of patent and SPC covering Astellas' blockbuster treatment for prostate cancer

Patents Court's decision affirmed to dismiss generic manufacturers' claims to revoke patent and SPC covering Xtandi®

06/08/2025

Read time 5m

Financial Services

Supreme Court hands down much-anticipated judgment in UK motor finance commission case

What impact will the judgment and the FCA's subsequent announcement have on the lending market?

05/08/2025

Read time 8m

Regulatory and compliance

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has outlined its recommendations to government which now has two months to respond

01/08/2025

Read time 1m

Real estate

Navigating the right to adjudicate in UK construction disputes

Court rules on adjudicator's authority over settlement agreements arising from construction disputes

31/07/2025

Read time 2m

Dispute resolution

New Arbitration Act aims to keep UK at the forefront of international dispute resolution

Act aims to modernise the 1996 regime, enhance efficiency and attract global businesses to resolve disputes in the UK

31/07/2025

Read time 3m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Court of Appeal upholds English High Court decision on invalidity of dapagliflozin patent and SPCs

The High Court was right to find AstraZeneca's patent and associated SPCs invalid for lack of plausibility

29/07/2025

Read time 6m

Real estate

English Court of Appeal upholds retrospective effect of Building Safety Act in further warning for landlords and developers

The far-reaching decisions could be appealed while the 'just and equitable' test is ripe for consideration and dispute

24/07/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

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

FCA finalised guidance on the treatment of PEPs for anti-money laundering purposes | Government response to consultation on Money Laundering...

23/07/2025

Read time 2m

Dispute resolution

Spain's Supreme Court rules on acknowledgement of debt as a formal claim for payment

Ruling finds the Provincial Court's decision incorrect as the plaintiff was not required to prove the reason for the debt

21/07/2025

Read time 2m

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