Welcome to the (lucky!) thirteenth edition of the "Good News / BAD New" Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – March 2026
Disrupt, Safeguard, Respond – UK sets new Fraud Strategy
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
Gowling WLG at MIPIM 2026
Market leading perspective. Cutting edge delivery. We bring a different perspective to real estate; one that combines sector wide insight with a close understanding of how … [Read more...] about Gowling WLG at MIPIM 2026
Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
Believe it or not, Industrial Tribunals (as they were then called) were supposed never to have lawyers in them. The idea was there would be quick and simple resolution of workplace disputes on the … [Read more...] about Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
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