United Kingdom: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Recent UK case law demonstrates how experimental evidence can decisively influence patent disputes on infringement and validity, but only when parties navigate strict procedural requirements, proportionate disclosure obligations, and careful alignment with patent specifications. Courts increasingly scrutinize the design, statistical rigor, and relevance of experiments while maintaining pragmatic standards for admissibility versus persuasiveness.

Facing harassment allegations requires careful handling to avoid worsening your legal position. Understanding what constitutes harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, preserving crucial evidence, and knowing when to seek professional legal representation can significantly impact the outcome of your case.

HMRC has introduced anti-avoidance information notices (AAINs) under Part 6 of the Finance Act 2026, granting significantly broader powers to investigate tax avoidance promotion and facilitation. These notices can target a wide network of connected persons—including directors, advisers, and intermediaries—without requiring proof that tax was lost or that arrangements were ineffective. With substantial civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance, businesses and advisers must understand who ca

Strike out applications can be powerful litigation tools in civil disputes, but they carry significant risks and costs. Understanding when to make or resist such applications requires careful assessment of legal grounds, tactical implications, and potential outcomes beyond simply identifying technical defects in an opponent's case.

This comprehensive regulatory update examines critical developments affecting legal professionals, from the landmark determination of the SRA's investigative powers under Section 44B to proposed reforms in costs dispute resolution and compliance officer roles. The analysis explores how recent court decisions, regulatory changes, and industry proposals are reshaping the landscape of legal practice management and professional liability.

An independent Premier League Commission has found Manchester City in breach of financial rules spanning nine seasons, with findings that the club artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by over £900 million. The decision marks what the Premier League describes as the most significant case in its history, though Manchester City strongly disputes the findings and intends to appeal, setting the stage for further proceedings that could reshape English football's regulatory landscape.

Recent UK case law demonstrates how experimental evidence can decisively influence patent disputes on infringement and validity, but only when parties navigate strict procedural requirements, proportionate disclosure obligations, and careful alignment with patent specifications. Courts increasingly scrutinize the design, statistical rigor, and relevance of experiments while maintaining pragmatic standards for admissibility versus persuasiveness.

Winning a judgment against an individual is only half the battle—converting that legal victory into actual recovery requires understanding where wealth truly sits and how it can be accessed. From property holdings and offshore structures to bankruptcy proceedings and asset preservation, successful enforcement demands strategic thinking that goes far beyond the courtroom judgment.

Strike out applications can be powerful litigation tools in civil disputes, but they carry significant risks and costs. Understanding when to make or resist such applications requires careful assessment of legal grounds, tactical implications, and potential outcomes beyond simply identifying technical defects in an opponent's case.

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The UK Supreme Court's narrow 3-2 decision in The Kingdom of Bahrain v Shehabi denies state immunity to foreign governments accused of remotely hacking individuals within UK territory, establishing that cyber surveillance operations causing harm to UK residents fall outside traditional immunity protections. This landmark ruling clarifies the territorial tort exception under the State Immunity Act 1978 and may expose foreign states to liability for state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting UK-based individuals

The UK Supreme Court has ruled on whether sovereign states can invoke immunity to resist enforcement of adverse ICSID arbitration awards in English courts. Spain and Zimbabwe challenged the registration...