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What is the point of the standard form?

Standard building contracts are fair, tested and understood, yet lawyers amend them relentlessly, destroying the shared understanding that prevents disputes

Upper Tribunal denies VAT zero-rating for secure mental health unit in NHS Ayrshire v HMRC

Upper Tribunal upholds refusal of zero-rating for a secure adolescent unit's bedroom wing as hospital use.

Doctors face risks when whistleblowing in NHS

Healthcare professionals exposing NHS failings may suffer serious repercussions according to leading solicitors in Scotland

ZZZ v Ministry of Defence: Court of Appeal affirms occupier's duty to soldier after barracks fall

Court of Appeal dismisses MoD appeal over Rifleman's barracks fall and affirms occupier's duty.

Tobosaru v Romania: Administrative Court upholds Pilecki on composite extradition sentences

Sweeting J confirms Pilecki remains good law as CPS apologises for AI-generated fake citations.

CP Holdings v Generali: Commercial Court construes Covid disease sub-limit as per-loss cover

Andrew Baker J holds the 2018 policy's disease sub-limit applied per loss, not annually.

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

Browne Jacobson strengthens presence with new hire

Browne Jacobson has appointed Antony Woodhouse to enhance its international arbitration capabilities in London

Noerr advises Orlando Capital on TEX acquisition

Noerr has successfully guided Orlando Capital GmbH in acquiring Trans Europa Express Holding AG, enhancing its market position