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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

Court of Appeal rules that UK directors must act honestly towards the company's board and members

Objectively dishonest conduct may breach director's duty to promote the success of the company in 'good faith'

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10/07/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

The first six months of the FCA's new approach of 'regulating for growth'?

The FCA says it will streamline rules to boost growth but promises so far are yet to address the real...

09/07/2025

Read time 10m

Intellectual property

UK Supreme Court affirms relevance of post-sale confusion for trade mark infringement for first time

Realistic post-sale circumstances can be considered when assessing similarity and likelihood of confusion

08/07/2025

Read time 6m

Intellectual property

Life after SkyKick: UKIPO applies Supreme Court's ruling and issues examination guidance

UKIPO has held two applications to be in bad faith in entirety and is raising bad faith objections at examination...

07/07/2025

Read time 6m

Real estate

Great Jackson ruling highlights need to balance development and control in UK urban projects

Developers of local authority land should review lease terms before deciding on expenditure so as to mitigate conflict

03/07/2025

Read time 2m

Intellectual property

English High Court grants Samsung interim licence declarations pending final FRAND determination

Guidance from Court of Appeal followed, reinforcing the English courts' willingness to grant interim licence declarations in FRAND proceedings

01/07/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

UK Court of Appeal grants claimants permission to appeal against Granville LCD cartel damages judgment

Appeal based on the judge's errors on overcharge and pass-on will be of interest to competition litigation practitioners

30/06/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

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

Government commits to crackdown on economic crime | European Commission updates list of high-risk countries under MLD4

26/06/2025

Read time 1m

Dispute resolution

UK Civil Justice Council publishes its final report on litigation funding

Recommends 'light touch' regulation and the reversal of the PACCAR ruling through legislation

24/06/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS 10 Year Health Plan set to hold out big opportunities for UK private sector suppliers

'Fixing the NHS' will involve easing pressure on hospitals, rapid digitalisation and investment in preventative care

24/06/2025

Read time 8m

Real estate

FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements

Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

English High Court scrutinises landlord's insurance commissions in blockbuster Trocadero case

Landlord's commission practices may end up on the cutting room floor in significant case involving insurance premiums

19/06/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory and compliance

Sentencing Council confirms amendments to guidelines in England and Wales for very large organisations

The amendments will change the way a judge considers very large organisations during sentencing

17/06/2025

Read time 3m

Commercial

Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements

13/06/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court rules against landowners seeking to restrict campers' rights on Dartmoor

Ruling held that 'open-air recreation' included camping in areas not designated as campsites

12/06/2025

Read time 5m

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Dispute resolution

Court of Appeal rules that UK directors must act honestly towards the company's board and members

Objectively dishonest conduct may breach director's duty to promote the success of the company in 'good faith'

New -

10/07/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

The first six months of the FCA's new approach of 'regulating for growth'?

The FCA says it will streamline rules to boost growth but promises so far are yet to address the real...

09/07/2025

Read time 10m

Intellectual property

UK Supreme Court affirms relevance of post-sale confusion for trade mark infringement for first time

Realistic post-sale circumstances can be considered when assessing similarity and likelihood of confusion

08/07/2025

Read time 6m

Intellectual property

Life after SkyKick: UKIPO applies Supreme Court's ruling and issues examination guidance

UKIPO has held two applications to be in bad faith in entirety and is raising bad faith objections at examination...

07/07/2025

Read time 6m

Real estate

Great Jackson ruling highlights need to balance development and control in UK urban projects

Developers of local authority land should review lease terms before deciding on expenditure so as to mitigate conflict

03/07/2025

Read time 2m

Intellectual property

English High Court grants Samsung interim licence declarations pending final FRAND determination

Guidance from Court of Appeal followed, reinforcing the English courts' willingness to grant interim licence declarations in FRAND proceedings

01/07/2025

Read time 5m

Dispute resolution

UK Court of Appeal grants claimants permission to appeal against Granville LCD cartel damages judgment

Appeal based on the judge's errors on overcharge and pass-on will be of interest to competition litigation practitioners

30/06/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

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

Government commits to crackdown on economic crime | European Commission updates list of high-risk countries under MLD4

26/06/2025

Read time 1m

Dispute resolution

UK Civil Justice Council publishes its final report on litigation funding

Recommends 'light touch' regulation and the reversal of the PACCAR ruling through legislation

24/06/2025

Read time 7m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS 10 Year Health Plan set to hold out big opportunities for UK private sector suppliers

'Fixing the NHS' will involve easing pressure on hospitals, rapid digitalisation and investment in preventative care

24/06/2025

Read time 8m

Real estate

FTT calls again for proportionate and reasonable cost claims in the negotiation of UK Code agreements

Tribunal decision is another clear victory for operators in their battle with site providers over unconstructive costs

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

Real estate

English High Court scrutinises landlord's insurance commissions in blockbuster Trocadero case

Landlord's commission practices may end up on the cutting room floor in significant case involving insurance premiums

19/06/2025

Read time 6m

Regulatory and compliance

Sentencing Council confirms amendments to guidelines in England and Wales for very large organisations

The amendments will change the way a judge considers very large organisations during sentencing

17/06/2025

Read time 3m

Commercial

Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements

13/06/2025

Read time 4m

Real estate

UK Supreme Court rules against landowners seeking to restrict campers' rights on Dartmoor

Ruling held that 'open-air recreation' included camping in areas not designated as campsites

12/06/2025

Read time 5m

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