19 Dec, 2024 CJC review of Pre-Action Protocols (Part 2): facilitating fair settlements, narrowing issues, and promoting proportionate litigation By Miranda Joseph James Evison The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has released the second and final part of its review on Pre-Action Protocols (PAPs), focusing on specific...
19 Dec, 2024 Supreme Court confirms success fees are not recoverable in civil proceedings after long awaited decision in Hirachand v Hirachand By Hayley Robinson The Supreme Court has today handed down judgment in the long awaited appeal of Hirachand v Hirachand. The unanimous decision of the...
18 Dec, 2024 The risk of going solo in the family court By Penny Marshall The recent case of F v M highlights the importance of seeking legal advice from a family solicitor. In this case, the father appealed an...
18 Dec, 2024 Thames Water's restructuring showdown: A tale of two RPs By Lucy Trott Thames Water’s bondholders locked horns at the convening hearing of the restructuring plan proposed by its senior (class A) bondholders...
17 Dec, 2024 Will the administration extension for PSL2021 Realisations Ltd set a new precedent? By Millie Wakefield Lucy Trott Joanna Charter In 2020, PSL2021 Realisations Ltd (formerly Peacocks Stores Ltd) (the Company) entered administration, and joint administrators were...
17 Dec, 2024 General Product Safety Regulation in application By Emma Thompson The new rules under the General Product Safety Regulation (the Regulation) came into effect on 13 December 2024, affecting UK companies...
17 Dec, 2024 Consultation on amends to the Advertising Codes launched By Emma Thompson A joint Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) has launched a public consultation...
17 Dec, 2024 International students' English skills: Are English language tests and UK degrees falling short? By Grace King Several UK immigration routes require an applicant to demonstrate a certain level of English language proficiency. Currently, applicants...
13 Dec, 2024 The FCA’s next steps to regulate crypto By George Harrington Charles Maurice The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is introducing new rules to bring various forms of cryptoassets within its regulatory remit. To...
11 Dec, 2024 Domestic abuse v parental alienation: new family court guidance By Penny Marshall The Family Justice Council has today issued new guidance for family courts in England and Wales, aiming to reshape how disputes involving...
10 Dec, 2024 New Fair Payment Code published By Emma Thompson The government has launched a New Fair Payment Code (the Code) to tackle late payment of business invoices, reward good practices and...
06 Dec, 2024 Insolvency practitioners to become subject to reporting obligations under financial sanctions regime By Louise Corcoran The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published guidance (the Guidance) following the publication of the Sanctions...