Host Paul Musser welcomes as his guest Judge Timothy A. Barnes, who presides over matters in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.

Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 offered deep insight into the maturing, but far from settled, arbitration landscape, with many key takeaways for parties engaged in cross-border business dispute resolution.

UK commercial property transactions face expanded sanctions risks following the broad interpretation of the ownership and control test in Hellard v OJSC Rossiysky Kredit Bank, requiring proactive due diligence beyond direct ownership.

The United Arab Emirates is characterised by a "jurisdiction within a jurisdiction" model for international dispute resolution. The UAE offers three distinct jurisdictions: the onshore civil law system...

The UK business landscape is preparing for the upcoming changes as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Incorporating a company provides a safety net, but it is not an absolute protection against personal risk. The protection of limited liability is conditional, and directors must be aware of the pressure points...

Lawyers often treat boilerplate clauses as standard, non-critical provisions that appear at the end of a contract. However, underestimating these so-called "midnight clauses" can expose clients to unnecessary risk.

The thrill of an auction room is hard to deny. A gavel falls, a bid wins, and within moments you are the owner of a new property, or so it feels.

As a rule, commercial lease agreements are executed for long periods - typically 5–10 years or even longer.

Commercial properties are significant business investments, making them prime targets for fraudsters. Businesses need to be aware of the threats posed to them and their properties.

Caveat emptor, or "buyer beware", is one of the oldest principles in English law, establishing that buyers assume the risk of their purchase.

UK non-dom reform, corporate transparency measures and a more interventionist approach to economic crime...

The Public Domain Document Pilot will take place between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2027 and change the way in which certain court documents in the Commercial Court...

In 2026, investors in UK commercial real estate face a tighter regulatory environment shaped by building safety reforms, mandatory sustainability standards and enhanced transparency requirements.

A notable quirk has long existed within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding signature requirements for arbitral awards.

In January 2026, the UK government published the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, signalling significant changes to the traditional leasehold system are on the horizon.

The High Court’s ruling in MSH Ltd v HCS Ltd [2024] EWHC 3177 (Comm) serves as a warning to businesses relying on a contract’s signature page to identify their legal counterparties.

Divorce is rarely just about the family home, pensions or savings. When one or both spouses are shareholders, the breakdown of a relationship can create real risks for a company...

The article emphasizes the critical role of the company register in corporate governance, serving as a legal record of share ownership and promoting transparency. It discusses risks of fraud, such as identity theft and falsification, and suggests safeguards like strict verification, regular audits, and legal remedies to protect shareholder rights.

In the recent ruling of Noel Anthony Clarke v Guardian News & Media Ltd (2025), the High Court made a number of significant precedents in relation to limitations of litigation privilege...