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Wolfe James v HSBC UK Bank: limitation, constructive trust and the boundaries of fraud claims

Court of Appeal confirms time ran from 2013 in disputed loan account fraud case

Annulling a debtor-initiated bankruptcy: lessons from Nilsson v Jones [2026] EWHC 319 (Ch)

High Court annuls bankruptcy order on discretionary grounds where Austrian assets were irrecoverable and creditors faced likely detriment.

Brightwaters Energy v Eroton: English court appoints receivers to enforce Nigerian judgement

The High Court grants a receivership order over Nigerian oil revenues, finding sufficient English law connexion despite complex cross-border enforcement obstacles.

Freezing injunctions: power, asymmetry and the shifting merits threshold

Recent appellate decisions have clarified, and perhaps unsettled, the law governing freezing injunctions. From the “good arguable case” threshold to risk of dissipation, full and frank disclosure, and fortification, the jurisdiction remains potent, asymmetric and commercially devastating.

SJ Interview: Ben Aram

Ben Aram is UK Managing Partner at Kennedys and co-head of its Corporate & Commercial division. A solicitor specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, he has led the expansion of the firm’s UK corporate practice and helped launch its global ESG group. In this interview, he reflects on law-firm leadership, scaling practices, partnership governance, and the skills lawyers need in a changing market.

Hughie Wong appointed managing partner at Walkers

Walkers has appointed Hughie Wong as the new managing partner of its London office starting 1 March 2026

Government pledges swift action on online safety

The Prime Minister aims to enhance online safety for children by regulating VPN use and chatbots

Regulating online safety for children

The UK Government is taking significant steps to enhance online safety for children on social media platforms