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
King’s Speech 2024 includes reform of Arbitration Act
King opens Parliament Following the UK General Election on 4 July, King Charles III officially opened the new session of parliament today with the King's Speech – setting out the new Labour … [Read more...] about King’s Speech 2024 includes reform of Arbitration Act
Skeletons in the closet? Court of Appeal mulls access to court documents
The Court of Appeal recently heard applications by two car finance companies who sought copies of court documents from a claim to which they were not a party, for use in similar proceedings against … [Read more...] about Skeletons in the closet? Court of Appeal mulls access to court documents