On 9 March 2026, the UK Government set out its Fraud Strategy for 2026 – 2029. As the strategy identifies, fraud is consistently the largest reported crime in England & Wales, representing 45% of … [Read more...] about Disrupt, Safeguard, Respond – UK sets new Fraud Strategy
Independence Day – Court of Appeal unanimously upholds revised litigation funding agreements
In a judgment handed down on 4 July 2025, the Court of Appeal held that a litigation funding agreement (LFA) where the funder's return is capped at the amount of damages recovered is enforceable. … [Read more...] about Independence Day – Court of Appeal unanimously upholds revised litigation funding agreements
Arbitration Act 2025 receives Royal Assent
On 24 February, the Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent. The Act seeks to update arbitration law in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, to ensure that it remains "state of the … [Read more...] about Arbitration Act 2025 receives Royal Assent
Litigation funding – CJC issues interim report and opens consultation
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has released its keenly-anticipated interim report and consultation in its review of litigation funding. Background to the review Earlier this year, the Lord … [Read more...] about Litigation funding – CJC issues interim report and opens consultation
If I recall correctly… malleable memory and deceptive documents
Have you ever been to a property auction? No, me neither. I'd be terrified of letting my intrusive thoughts in and accidentally walking away with a financially ruinous doer-upper. At least … [Read more...] about If I recall correctly… malleable memory and deceptive documents
Litigation Funding – PACCAR Bill delayed until 2025
In early July, following a change of UK Government, lawyers waited expectantly for the King's Speech, to hear the legislative priorities for the new parliamentary session. But among proposals for … [Read more...] about Litigation Funding – PACCAR Bill delayed until 2025