In HNW Lending Ltd v Lawrence [2025] EWHC 908 (Ch), the High Court decided that third party contract enforcement is possible where a contract expressly states...

The High Court’s decision in Campeau v Gottex Real Asset Fund 1 (OE) Waste highlights that third parties may, in certain circumstances, be able to rely on jurisdiction clauses in commercial contracts.

An arbitral award in England and Wales can be challenged and set aside where it has been procured through fraud...

Assignment clauses in commercial contracts are often treated as standard boilerplate clauses, but they can have significant consequences for control, financing, business sales and contractual risk.

When facing a breach of contract claim in England and Wales, understanding the procedural requirements and available defences is critical to mounting an effective response.

It is often assumed that a repudiatory breach of contract is incapable of remedy and automatically triggers the termination of the contract or other irreversible consequences.

In the recent case of A17 v B17 & Others (2025),the Abu Dhabi Global Market Court of First Instance (ADGMCFI) proved its right to order Worldwide Freezing...

The High Court in Vantage Mezzanine Fund II v Bitature granted a final charging order over UK property to assist in the enforcement of an arbitration award arising from Ugandan proceedings.

In a seminal ruling, the High Court in MVL Properties (2017) Ltd v The Leadmill Ltd [2025] EWHC 349 (Ch) upheld the landlord's right to reclaim one of Sheffield's...

The arbitration process is usually faster and more flexible than traditional litigation, allowing a more accessible path to justice. However, even arbitration can sometimes take many months, which arbitration centres have...

English law is often preferred in international contracts due to its predictability, neutrality, and global recognition. Key advantages include reliance on legal precedent, impartial dispute resolution, flexibility in contracts, efficient arbitration, and strong enforcement mechanisms. These features, combined with access to experienced legal professionals and a robust legal framework for commercial transactions, make English law a preferred choice for businesses engaged in cross-border trade...

The High Court in GSY Hospitality Ltd v Gladstone Court Developments Ltd [2025] EWHC 3231 (TCC) has delivered an important judgment that draws attention...

The United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates offer starkly different asset protection and business structuring options.

The recent Commercial Court ruling in SLD v PAK [2026] EWHC 449 (Comm) warns businesses relying on time limits to enforce strict compliance.

Exclusion clauses can serve as a vital tool in preventing future legal disputes or may result in considerable financial losses.

However, Hoffman v Finalto confirms that transaction documents, signing protocols, non-reliance wording and disclosure letters can, in the right context, support an argument that warranty statements also operated...

Mediation plays a crucial role in inheritance disputes by offering a confidential, flexible and cost-effective alternative to litigation. In emotionally charged situations involving family dynamics...

The Court of Appeal's decision in WH Holding Ltd v London Stadium LLP examines the boundaries of challenging expert determinations on grounds of manifest error. When can parties successfully dispute an expert's binding decision, and what threshold must be met to overturn a determination based on contractual interpretation?

The UK Supreme Court has now heard the appeal in Star Hydro Power Limited v National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (UKSC/2025/0150). The two-day hearing took place on 15 and 16 June 2026 before five justices (Lord Sales, Lord Leggatt, Lord Burrows, Lady Rose, and Lord Doherty).

Where UK property is held through an offshore company, the dissolution of that company can create serious title problems. Around 100,000 properties in England and Wales are held through offshore companies.