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Strait of Hormuz disruption: contractual risk and dispute strategy

Strait of Hormuz disruption is exposing contractual fault lines, making early risk assessment and dispute planning essential

Class actions filings reach decade low

Recent findings indicate a significant reduction in class action filings while settlements remain notable and shareholder claims increase

Sentence length rises for drug smuggler

A man involved in a drone-assisted drug smuggling plot had his prison sentence extended by over a year

Support for sexual abuse survivors increased

Victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse are set to receive specialist care around the clock

Preparing clients for effective mediation

Solicitors should raise mediation early, time it carefully and prepare clients for realistic, effective negotiation

Court finds Serisys directors stripped insolvent company of software IP in Garden House Software v Marsh

Fancourt J rules directors of failed fintech group assigned valuable Adypt IP away from creditors at undervalue.

SJ Interview: Hannah Field

Hannah Field, head of Shoosmiths’ London office and its Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in London, speaks to Solicitors Journal about the firm’s growth strategy,...

The judgement behind the answer

Laura Hasson joins Stephenson Harwood LLP

Laura Hasson's expertise enhances the firm's Private Wealth Disputes practice, reinforcing its international focus and capabilities

HFW names Sanjay Bhandari as advisor

Global law firm HFW has appointed Sanjay Bhandari MBE as an external adviser to its Board