In Jones v Tracey & Ors (Re Costs) [2023] EWHC 2256 (Ch) the High Court held that inter-solicitor correspondence about the possibility of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)...

In TUI UK Ltd (Respondent) v Griffiths (Appellant) [2023] UKSC 48 the Supreme Court reaffirmed the general rule of evidence that a party who submits to the court that the opposing party's witness...

The High Court in WH Holding Ltd v E20 Stadium LLP [2024] provided guidance on restricting non-parties' access to statements of case containing confidential information. The court emphasized the principle of open justice, allowing restrictions only when necessary and proportionate, with redactions being a preferred method.

The current government's approach to AI regulation draws on non-binding, cross-sectoral principles. These were to be enforced by sectoral and cross-sectoral...

A recent report found that over 40% of business leaders expected to employ less people within the next five years due to the growth of AI technology, while the World Economic Forum...

Sustainability Partner Caroline May and Aviation Finance Partner Andrew Williams joined 500 delegates from the aviation sector who met in Madrid recently for the first IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS)...

In the fourth in our series of briefings following the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) on 26 October 2023...

In February, we reported on the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero's confirmation that a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) would be bought into force by 2027.

In the recent case of Manulife Financial Asia Ltd v. Kenneth Joseph Rappold And Others [2024] HKCFI 989 (judgment made on 5 April 2024), the court dismissed an application...

Everyone has heard of the energy transition. Sounds simple. Replace coal and gas-fired electricity generation with wind and solar.

Have you seen the billboards across London (including in the airports), featuring pictures of women in a busy crowd, accompanied by the tagline "being a woman shouldn't be a risk"?

On 21 December 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rendered a decision (case C‑288/22 TP vs. Administration de l'enregistrement, des domaines et de la TVA)...

In Part 1 of this blog post series, we discussed the original position under the Singapore Model Law in relation to the recognition of foreign proceedings and the Court of Appeal's...

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (the Act) introduced reforms to corporate criminal liability for the first time in more than 50 years.

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement on November 22, 2023, included a long list of pensions announcements, although only the first three set out below have a firm starting date of April 6, 2024.

In the sixth in our series of briefings following the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) on 26 October 2023, our team looks at the introduction of a new licensable activity...

Everyone has heard of the energy transition. Sounds simple. Replace coal and gas-fired electricity generation with wind and solar. Add in some battery storage.

The summary judgment decision of the High Court in Barclays Bank UK PLC v Terry & Anor [2023] EWHC 2726 (Ch) is an example of bifurcated proceedings in a representative action...

The FCA are concise in stating their objective: to "strengthen the UK's position as a global and vibrant financial centre". They intend to do this, they say, by promoting efficient and effective capital raising.

In Farol Holdings Limited & Ors v Clydesdale Bank PLC & National Australia Bank Limited [2024] EWHC 593 (Ch), the High Court dismissed claims of fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation and upheld Clydesdale Bank's right to charge break costs on early loan repayments. The court ruled that Clydesdale's practices were lawful and standard industry practice, reinforcing the contractual terms and lenders' rights.