Following recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), two recent cases illustrate the way in which courts are using these new powers to bring the benefits of ADR to bear at different stages of court proceedings and facilitate efficient dispute resolution. 

It's International Mentoring Day! We sat down with our trainee Chira Santea to learn more about her legal journey so far, what it's like being mentored, what's she's learned so far as a trainee and much more.

Julian Critchlow examines recent developments in the law and practice of ADR, outlining its implications for parties to disputes, and investigate the implications of recent relevant changes to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

A background to the practical and legal problems that UK-based entities may face when engaging in international arbitration with sanctioned Russian parties.

This guide aims to provide contractors and subcontractors with a practical overview of adjudication to assist them in navigating the process in the event of a dispute.

The gambling industry has undergone significant change in recent years, driven largely by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences and regulatory changes. A notable development within this sector is the rise of white labels, which have become a vital component of the industry with around 750 active ‘white label’ arrangements according to last year’s Whitepaper. In such a fast-paced industry, white labels are becoming a more beneficial option for operators seeking entry into the market.

Understanding the significance of assignment clauses in contracts is crucial for businesses and individuals alike. While they may often appear as standard provisions, their impact on the control and protection of benefits cannot be underestimated. Without an assignment clause, you risk the possibility that the other party can freely assign their benefits without your consent.

We are pleased to announce that we have maintained our ranking in Legal500 for Commercial Litigation, and Gaming & Betting!

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In December 2020, the Government launched its review of existing gambling legislation, the result of which was the whitepaper published in earlier this year. Arianne King breaks down the impact this may have on the industry.

On 3 May 2023 the UK became the 56th State to sign the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, known as the ‘Singapore Convention on Mediation’ (Signapore Convention).

Failing to serve a valid payment application in a construction contract can have serious consequences for both the paying party and the receiving party.

The Ultimate Bitesize Legal Updates You Need In Construction

Despite all of the efforts made to reduce crime, it has come to NCA’s attention that further developments are needed regarding cryptocurrency crime. Various countries have reported an increase in the frequency of and losses from cryptocurrency scams, which has led to a rise in the worry about cryptocurrency fraud on a global scale.

In celebration of Christmas this week, we decided to share our 12 headline cases of the year. From Depp v Heard which dominated social media for 2 months to the more recent updates on the Britney’s conservatorship – here are our 12 cases of Christmas 2022.

It's National Stress Awareness Day and in support of this we wanted to share 5 tips on how to reduce stress when going through one of the most stressful times a you can go through as a business; litigation.

House of Zana, a small independent clothing brand has been locked in a trademark battle with clothing and homeware company Zara. After House of Zana owner Amber Kottri tried to trademark her brands name, Zara opposed stating it could be ‘misread, misheard and/or otherwise perceive House of Zana as Zara’, elaborating that the name ‘diluted’ their brand.

The Gambling Commission investigated Entain and found a series of "completely unacceptable failures" because Entain had not sufficiently safeguarded customers who were struggling with gambling debt.

It’s been over a year since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed an action against Ripple Labs Inc, and two of its executives, alleging Ripple had raised over $1.3 billion through the illegal sale of an unregistered security, XRP.

Financial technology (Fintech) is fundamentally changing the way society spends, saves and manages money.

The government launched a consultation on cryptoassets and stablecoins last year and has now published its response setting out the next steps.