On 11 September 2024, the UK government introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to the House of Lords. It aims to establish that certain digital assets can be recognised in law as property, … [Read more...] about New law for digital assets in the UK?
Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Wednesday 18th August saw confirmation from court that the first consumer group class action claim in the UK – Merricks v Mastercard – could proceed to trial, on the basis that a suitable undertaking … [Read more...] about Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders
As litigation funding grows in popularity, the court's ability to make heftier costs orders against commercial litigation funders has come into focus. Whether the so-called 'Arkin cap' will apply to … [Read more...] about Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders