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Birmingham law firm grows with new partners

FBC Manby Bowdler expands its team in Birmingham by welcoming five new legal partners and associates.

Increased risk of lockdown wills disputes

More people are likely to face legal challenges over DIY Wills made during the COVID-19 pandemic

Burges Salmon signs record Bristol lease

Burges Salmon has secured the largest office letting in Bristol’s history, committing to One Glass Wharf until 2045

Green Lane Association v Central Bedfordshire Council: ETRO quashed for lack of genuine experimental purpose

High Court finds experimental traffic order invalid due to unclear experimental basis and procedural failures.

Lamb v Teva UK Ltd: investigator dual roles and procedural fairness in misconduct dismissals

EAT clarifies when investigator involvement renders dismissal unfair under natural justice principles

Unity Ship Group v Euroins Insurance: Master incompetence defeats general average claim

Admiralty Court finds crew competence failures render vessel unseaworthy, barring recovery

Douglas Homes Housing v Dykes: Expert determination, repudiatory breach and fiduciary duties

Complex property development dispute involving jurisdictional challenges and alleged breaches of duty.

A&P68 Limited v City of Bradford: The test for ownership in business rates avoidance schemes

Non-domestic rates liability clarified where lease granted solely to avoid business rates obligations.