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Managing director conflicts in joint ventures

How UK company law shapes director conflicts, quorum rules and governance in joint venture structures

ACL proposes online portal for disputes resolution

The Association of Costs Lawyers argues for a pre-action protocol to better resolve lower-value costs disputes effectively

Legal aid reforms need urgent attention

The new Legal Aid Bill consultation seeks to address vital legal access challenges within Scotland's justice system

Supreme Court rules main housing duty ends automatically on acceptance or refusal of private rented offer in Bano case

Supreme Court dismisses homelessness appeal, confirming councils need not issue a separate decision ending their housing duty.

Commercial Court refuses joinder of WeLink group companies seeking to bring £80m counterclaims against Chinese contractor

Deputy judge allows most defence amendments but declines to join additional companies to pursue separate counterclaims.

Court of Appeal rejects Al Hashimi's human rights challenge to British Overseas Citizenship refusal on jurisdiction grounds

Court of Appeal finds claimant living abroad falls outside UK jurisdiction under Article 1 ECHR despite discrimination claim.

SJ Interview: Sohail Ali

Sohail Ali is a Disputes partner at DLA Piper, advising clients on complex cross-border litigation and arbitration matters. Alongside his practice, is also is a...

Matters of judgement

Steele Raymond expands family team further

Steele Raymond has appointed Helen Cort as partner in a growing family team amid rising demand

Lathrop GPM and HG Law combine

Lathrop GPM is set to enhance its IP capabilities through the combination with HG Law from January 2027