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The rise of Financial Dispute Resolution in transforming family law disputes

Lesley Smythe explores how FDR hearings have become an increasingly effective mechanism in family law, offering a more decisive, cost-effective and less adversarial approach

Court of Appeal broadens the scope of Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986

Lee Ranford considers the broad reach of s.423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (“IA 86”), considered and endorsed by the Court of Appeal in the recent case of Invest Bank PSC ~v~ El-Husseini [2023] EWCA Civ 555

Navigating Islamic divorce in the UK

Sobiah Hussain explores what legal practitioners should understand in Islamic divorce cases

ECCTA: transforming corporate governance and fraud prevention

Joe Woodward examines significant changes in corporate governance and fraud prevention under ECCTA

Understanding liability amid increasing dog attack cases

Cathryn Godfrey explores civil redress options for victims of dog attacks and bites in various situations

Reform is needed to protect victims of domestic abuse in the family courts

Charlotte Image-Flower addresses the progress and challenges in addressing domestic abuse in family courts

A tougher environment for water companies?

Private prosecution is a powerful tool for charities pursuing corporate accountability in environmental offences, says Sophie Wood

International divorces: The complex web of multi-jurisdictional battles

Amy Langford unravels the complexities of international divorces, illuminating the nuanced legal challenges involved