This decision will be welcomed by leaseholders around the country currently affected by building safety defects.

The FCA's fine was issued to Equifax's UK arm, Equifax Limited. The breach which led to this fine occurred at Equifax Inc, its US parent company. A hack at the US company led to UK consumer data being accessed.

In November of this year, the German Supreme Court made a shock decision that impacts on cross-border European estate planning. They ordered that even when an election...

EU and the UK have been looking to 'future proof' their product liability legislation against technological and environmental advances.

This article considers the mechanism by which individuals or organisations might be asked to engage with a public inquiry by way of a Rule 9 request.

Back in November 2021 we advised on the Government's response to its March 2021 call for evidence into the UK's product safety regulatory framework and whether it was fit for the 21st Century.

England's biodiversity net gain framework has undergone significant changes effective August 6, 2026, introducing new exemptions for small-scale and temporary developments while removing the custom and self-build exemption. The amendments also ease the biodiversity gain hierarchy for minor developments, allowing greater flexibility in accessing offsite biodiversity gains. These regulatory shifts will impact how developers approach the mandatory 10% biodiversity increase requirement across different project

When a child is made a ward of court, wardship is the name given to the type of court proceedings. When this happens, the court becomes the legal guardian of the child and the child a ‘ward of court'.

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer invariably linked to past exposure to asbestos. Only 5% of patients survive five years after clinical diagnosis with a median survival time of 18.1 months (CheckMate 743 study).

Organisations providing mental health services have to navigate some of the most challenging regulatory, legal and statutory risks. In that context, how can those providers nurture a positive learning...

We provide an update on the recently announced changes to immigration rules in the UK. There has recently been a flurry of updates concerning the immigration rules. Below is an overview of relevant changes.

The latest Government statistics indicate that Q2 and Q3 2023 saw the greatest number of quarterly insolvencies since Q2 2009.

Transport for London has approved autonomous taxis for limited deployment in the capital, requiring human safety drivers to remain present. This development raises critical questions about how liability frameworks, claims investigations and regulatory oversight will adapt as self-driving technology transitions from pilot programs to mainstream adoption.

UK motor insurers paid a record £3.2 billion in claims during Q2 2026, marking a 7% year-on-year increase as average claims reached £4,900. While Advanced Driver Assistance Systems reduce collision frequency, sophisticated vehicle technology is driving repair costs significantly higher, creating profitability challenges for insurers navigating the transition to autonomous vehicles.

The Judicial College publishes a set of guidelines at regular intervals which set out to assist judges, practitioners, and insurers in the valuation of general damages for personal injuries.

The Supreme Court's landmark decision in CCC earlier this year permits 'lost years' claims by children, but questions remained about how courts would apply this ruling and calculate damages. The High Court's judgment in JBX v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides the first reported application of this precedent, revealing how courts will navigate the inherent evidential difficulties when determining future loss of earnings for children with reduced life expectancy.

Slater v McNelis is an employers' liability case which proceeded in the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court. The pursuer, who was a former employee of the defender...

In a comprehensive report published on 21 August 2023, the Civil Justice Council (CJC) Working Group sets out its final conclusions and recommendations of its review of existing Pre-Action Protocols (PAP's).

If you're trying to work out the best way to structure a deed of variation we would recommend taking professional advice.

A personal representative is responsible for managing a deceased person's estate, and this normally includes reporting the value of the estate...