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Thanks to further investment, the scheme launched by the Government earlier this year will now help even more couples access mediation.

This review examines five recent court decisions addressing critical procedural and liability issues in civil litigation. From pre-action costs disputes and small claims track protections to privilege hunting abuses and the evolving landscape of omnibus claim forms, these cases provide essential guidance on contemporary litigation challenges and judicial approaches to procedural fairness.

The UK Government has recently committed to cut emissions by 78% by 2035 as part of its overall target to reach net-zero by 2050.

The court is unable to waive late or defective service of a claim form as a procedural error under CPR 3.10. It can do so under CPR 6.15 and 6.16 where there is "good reason" but this jurisdiction was not invoked by the claimant...

MPs have voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its Second Reading, marking the end of the latest parliamentary attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The Bill, which was defeated by 286 votes to 270, brought the contentious issue back to the parliamentary agenda after an earlier version failed to complete its passage in the previous session.

When applying for permission to appeal the bankrupt was obliged to provide a transcript of the earlier hearing and an appeal bundle.

A former director disputed a bankruptcy petition arguing, amongst other matters, that payments that he received related to work done. As he no longer had access to his laptop, ...

A round-up of some recent litigation cases that may be of interest.

Welcome to the second edition of our new look Private Affairs. We hope this online edition finds you and your loved ones safe and well as we start to see the new shoots of recovery and emerge from lockdown.

Sustainability, net zero, ESG. All topics that are (or should be) at the top of every organisation's agenda. But many are confused about what they should be doing, and indeed exactly how we define net zero.

Part 26 scheme of arrangement rejected by the court on the basis, inter alia, of defects in the explanatory statement.

A restructuring plan to compromise certain landlord claims was allowed to proceed without being impeded by judgment being entered on a landlord's claim for arrears.

The creditor presented a winding up petition against a debtor in respect of a construction debt following an adjudication and subsequent judgment.

The option to present a winding up petition for the non-payment of debt temporarily returns from 1 October 2021, albeit with a modified approach.

This case concerned a challenge made by a creditor (also a director) against a decision by an administrator to value another creditor's debt for voting purposes.

Lawyers are currently torn between the revenue generated by applications for court orders confirming the validity of administration orders and the lack of clarity from the numerous High Court decisions on the position.

The lender issued an application against the borrower seeking declarations from the court in relation to the borrower's obligations under an English law facilities...