In response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Building Safety Act 2022 ("the BSA") received Royal Assent in April 2022 and has significantly amended the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ("Fire Safety Order")...

The United Kingdom is on track to become a global science and technology superpower by 2030, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the heart of this ambition.

A recent High Court decision has provided a rare example of a successful jurisdictional challenge to an arbitration award. In A1 & Ors v P [2025], the Court considered whether an arbitration clause...

Rising business costs are putting pressure on commercial contracts with fixed pricing. This analysis examines the contractual mechanisms available under English law to adjust prices when margins compress, from cost-plus models and escalation clauses to change in law provisions and termination rights, while exploring how to balance legal enforceability with preserving valuable client relationships.

This article provides an overview of the Arbitration Act 1996 in England and Wales, which governs arbitration proceedings. It highlights the Act's alignment with the UNCITRAL Model Law, its flexible approach to arbitration agreements, and tribunal procedures, as well as court support and enforcement of arbitral awards. Key aspects, such as interim relief, challenges to awards, and proposed reforms in the Arbitration Bill, are also discussed. The UK continues to be a prominent jurisdiction for in

AI-washing is the use of exaggerated, misleading or unsupported claims about artificial intelligence in a company’s marketing, investor communications, product descriptions or corporate reporting.

The UK Supreme Court's landmark judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 has set a definitive legal precedent for developers, consultants, and contractors...

This article emphasizes the importance of trademarks in protecting a brand's identity. It highlights the benefits of trademark registration, including exclusive rights, brand recognition, and enhanced business value. It also outlines the registration process, common misconceptions, and the consequences of not registering, offering a practical checklist for businesses to assess their trademark needs.

Until quite recently only physical collectable items such as paintings, football shirts or land held value. Digital assets, due to their availability of being duplicated online easily, were not treated as ‘assets'.

We encounter trade marks everywhere - on the products we buy, the services we use, and the brands we trust.

This article underscores the importance of trademark registration for start-ups, especially in protecting brand identity and navigating digital challenges like NFTs, blockchain domains, and metaverse disputes. Engaging a trademark attorney ensures effective registration and enforcement.

If arguments are an art, then disputes are a discipline; the former something to avoid, the latter an interesting area to work in.

While the full impact of COVID-19 on global markets is yet to be seen, many anticipate a marked shift in workflow as businesses look to refinance and restructure.