It is well known that the Freedom of Information Act 2000's right of access to information held by public authorities came into force on 1 January 2005. It is also known that commercial entities dealing with or otherwise providing information to public authorities could be affected by the changes.

What does the future hold for a post-Energy Charter Treaty world, with sunset clauses guaranteeing the international framework a place on the world scene for years to come, asks Alex Lee and Matt Riding.

On 12 July 2023, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (PJC) released a comprehensive report on corporate insolvency in Australia.

Blake Dawson Waldron has conducted a survey of 76 annual general meetings (AGMs) held since October 2006.

The financial crisis dealt a severe blow to many firms but also presented an opportunity for strategic renewal.

With clients' loyalty to legal service providers diminishing, lawyers say firms should do more to promote the benefits of more in-depth relationships between clients and their advisers.

Guernsey is aiming to put itself at the forefront of sustainable investment, consolidating its early wins in the environmental and governance space to make it a leading jurisdiction for ESG investment.

The Atlas Iron restructure was a strong result, brought about because of the engagement of restructuring specialists,.

Brexit could have a damaging effect on the Iberian economies and the future looks very uncertain – however, it also presents opportunities for Spanish and Portuguese law firms as well as potentially making Iberia a more attractive business base

The FIFA World Cup 2026, currently hosted in North America across the United States, Canada and Mexico will generate substantial value from commercial activities including broadcasting rights, sponsorships, merchandising, licensing and digital engagement. These commercial activities are sustained by a network of intellectual property (IP) rights, including trademarks, copyright, patents and image rights.

Global integration in the legal profession would help India in increasing her share in the global services trade.

The Senior Law Lord (as he then was) Lord Bingham of Cornhill was not above quoting Jeremy Bentham's criticism of judge-made criminal law, which he called "dog-law", in his 1792 polemic Truth versus Ashurst:

It wasn't so long ago that mergers and acquisitions were the axes around which London's legal universe evolved. Indeed, elite UK law firms spent 2006 and the first half of 2007 basking in the radiance of record-breaking M&A activity.

Now that the founding members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have been finalised, focus has shifted from "who," to "what" and "how", and the difference that it is likely to make to the infrastructure market in Asia.

The world of today is confronted with an extensive range of economic, social, and environmental challenges, necessitating the active engagement of governments, private sector institutions, and individuals in finding solutions

Courts seem unwilling to uphold LPP claims for multi-purpose reports if a dominant legal purpose is not clear.

This article looks at the risks around lawyers' professional and "private" communications, and some recent cases in which the tone and/or content of a lawyer's communications...

Welcome to Druces LLP's Property Update June 2011. You will find in this update recent case law, civil procedure and legislative changes relevant to the Property industry, as well as contact details in case you would like further information on these issues.