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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

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

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07/05/2025

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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

Financial Services

Supreme Court hears submissions in UK motor finance test case

The FCA wants an expedited judgment on liability and remedies for legal certainty while the court says it may rule...

17/04/2025

Read time 8m

Real estate

English High Court recent rulings consider landowners' rights to an injunction against drone users

Two approaches have been taken by the High Court to granting injunctions against 'drone trespass' over private property

15/04/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

What is the role of group actions in English securities litigation?

Group actions are a necessary vehicle for securities claims – though they pose a complex set of challenges

11/04/2025

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

Securities litigation in the UK: where are we now?

Shareholder claims under sections 90 and 90A of FSMA relating to misleading statements on the market are on the rise

10/04/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

Reforms two years on have bolstered enforceability of Singapore judgments in Asia-Pacific

The inclusion of new reciprocity arrangements and jurisdictions add to the appeal of Singapore courts

08/04/2025

Read time 2m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025: chancellor's raft of tax measures signal ramping up of compliance activity

Closing the 'tax gap' remains a priority for the government and taxpayers can expect an increasingly aggressive HMRC

04/04/2025

Read time 4m

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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

New -

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

Financial Services

Supreme Court hears submissions in UK motor finance test case

The FCA wants an expedited judgment on liability and remedies for legal certainty while the court says it may rule...

17/04/2025

Read time 8m

Real estate

English High Court recent rulings consider landowners' rights to an injunction against drone users

Two approaches have been taken by the High Court to granting injunctions against 'drone trespass' over private property

15/04/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

What is the role of group actions in English securities litigation?

Group actions are a necessary vehicle for securities claims – though they pose a complex set of challenges

11/04/2025

Read time 3m

Dispute resolution

Securities litigation in the UK: where are we now?

Shareholder claims under sections 90 and 90A of FSMA relating to misleading statements on the market are on the rise

10/04/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

Reforms two years on have bolstered enforceability of Singapore judgments in Asia-Pacific

The inclusion of new reciprocity arrangements and jurisdictions add to the appeal of Singapore courts

08/04/2025

Read time 2m

Tax

UK Spring Statement 2025: chancellor's raft of tax measures signal ramping up of compliance activity

Closing the 'tax gap' remains a priority for the government and taxpayers can expect an increasingly aggressive HMRC

04/04/2025

Read time 4m

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