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Shell faces trial over oil pollution

Oil giant Shell will stand trial at the High Court in London from 13 February to 7 March 2025 over claims that it is responsible for devastating oil pollution in two Nigerian communities and has breached their right to a clean and healthy environment

FJG promotes four key members

Fisher Jones Greenwood announces promotions to strengthen its team amid increasing client demand

Judicial review venue decision for Andrew Wardley

High Court decides on the appropriate venue for a judicial review involving the General Medical Council

Court of Appeal rules on confiscation order in fraud case

The Court of Appeal addressed a confiscation order following a fraud conviction, focusing on available assets and procedural fairness

Court addresses costs management in serious injury case

High Court deliberates on costs management in a complex personal injury case involving a serious road accident

High Court allows private hearing for administrators

The High Court permitted a private hearing for company administrators to protect sensitive information during insolvency proceedings

Paton vs Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

High Court dismisses appeal against planning enforcement notice for unauthorised residential development in Essex

High Court clarifies council tax assessment for HMOs

High Court rules on council tax assessment for houses in multiple occupation, clarifying the treatment of individual rooms as separate dwellings