The Solicitors Regulation Authority has intervened and closed down Astute Dynamic Ltd's legal practice in London, freezing client accounts and transferring files to regulatory custody. Former clients must now find new legal representation while the SRA manages the recovery of their files and funds through appointed agent Lester Aldridge.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has intervened and closed the practice of Alexander Phillips in Romford, with Lester Aldridge appointed to manage the closure process.

A recent London arbitration decision has examined the interplay between laytime and a force majeure clause. The issues addressed highlight how difficult ...

A London arbitration case demonstrates that charterers cannot withhold hire for alleged vessel underperformance when the charterparty contains an express anti-deduction clause, even if they believe their claim is legitimate. The tribunal enforced the contractual restriction and awarded the owners unpaid hire plus interest and costs.

Data protection law isn't the easiest of things to get to grips with but hopefully the following thoughts will help.

Family law practitioners gathered to celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking publication that addresses the increasingly complex issue of pet custody disputes following relationship breakdown. Co-authored by leading family law partners, this practical guide explores the legal framework, case law, and international developments surrounding pets in divorce proceedings, offering essential tools for lawyers navigating these emotionally charged cases.

London Arbitration 11/26 examined whether a Letter of Undertaking provided for deck cargo carriage could modify charterers' rights to deduct hire for vessel underperformance. The tribunal's decision clarifies how operational adjustments necessitated by special cargo arrangements interact with standard charterparty performance warranties and hire payment obligations.

The High Court confirms how contractual deadlines should be interpreted under SALEFORM 2012 and the significance of local payment timing.

A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords seeks to establish statutory rights for boat dwellers, recognizing boats as lawful homes with protections similar to land-based residences. The proposed legislation has sparked debate between advocates for boat dwellers' access to services and concerns from marine industry stakeholders about its impact on navigation authorities and marina operations.

The High Court's decision in Herod Property Ltd v Westminster City Council serves as a stark warning to developers who self-assess Community Infrastructure Levy liability as zero without securing prior agreement...

Why the register of members matters for company ownership, corporate governance, sales, investments, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

A recent UK Supreme Court decision has clarified that directors cannot pursue alternative strategies behind the scenes, even if they genuinely believe they are acting in the company's best interests. The ruling emphasizes that compliance with directors' duties depends not only on the intended outcome, but also on how directors communicate, behave and exercise their powers throughout the decision-making process.

The High Court has reaffirmed strict requirements for serving a valid Notice of Readiness under voyage charterparties, ruling that an invalid NOR cannot start laytime running without clear evidence of waiver or estoppel. This decision provides critical guidance on protecting demurrage claims and assessing when laytime commences in shipping disputes.

When can shipowners refuse voyage orders on sanctions grounds? This case examines whether owners must prove an actual sanctions breach would occur, or whether a reasonable assessment of sanctions risk is sufficient to trigger protective charterparty clauses.

The Law Commission is reviewing Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, which governs security of tenure for business tenants in England and Wales. This consultation examines whether the 70-year-old legislation remains fit for purpose in today's commercial property market, considering reforms to short-term lease exemptions, contracting-out procedures, lease renewal terms, and redevelopment grounds.

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Healthcare providers delivering medical services at sporting and cultural events face a significant regulatory shift as new amendments remove longstanding exemptions from Care Quality Commission registration. The changes, stemming from recommendations in the Manchester Arena Inquiry, will require many event healthcare providers to register with the CQC for the first time, fundamentally altering how medical services at festivals, concerts, and sporting fixtures are regulated.

When a vessel sale falls through due to a seller's negligence in missing the cancellation deadline, can the buyer recover the full value of their lost bargain? The UK Supreme Court's landmark decision in Lila Lisbon addresses this critical question under the widely-used Norwegian SALEFORM 2012 contract, potentially reshaping damages claims across international shipping transactions.

The revised National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP) has been laid before Parliament and is expected to become the key planning policy document for major port developments in England and Wales. This article looks at the main changes and what they could mean for port authorities, developers, investors and other stakeholders.

Understand riparian rights, ownership responsibilities and common watercourse disputes affecting landowners, buyers and developers.