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Drawing the line

David Sawtell and Erol Topal consider significant property case law from the first half of 2017, including decisions on long leaseholds and contested beneficial interests

An outbreak of holiday sickness claims

Dr Julian Morris discusses the ongoing problem of alleged sickness claims that lack supporting evidence, as well as other issues affecting holidaymakers

Brexit a threat to English law's ability to keep pace with digital age

Law reform after Brexit raises challenges it would be 'foolish' to ignore, says Lord Chief Justice

The invisible export

Competition between the international commercial courts of London and Dubai looks set to continue in the new global market, writes Rupert Reed QC

A recognised body of derivatives expertise

Sivakumaran Sivathillainathan considers the case of Darby Properties which has put the spotlight on the admissibility of expert evidence in banking litigation

The game is up for tax treaty shopping

International accord a 'nail in the coffin' for corporate tax avoidance schemes, says City lawyer

The business rates revaluation storm

Colette Krawczyk considers the impact of the recent revaluation on occupiers and landlords and the reliefs available

Directors' duties and share purchase agreements

Debbie King discusses a trio of recent cases relating to the complex area of directors' duties and the importance of carefully wording any indemnity clauses in an SPA