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Cometsambre v Lloyd's: Commercial Court allows insurer to avoid policy over undisclosed scrap metal fires

Commercial Court finds Belgian scrap dealer breached its duty of fair presentation by not disclosing prior cargo fires.

R (Thomas) v Lewisham: High Court dismisses challenge to Scott House student housing scheme

High Court rejects judicial review of Lewisham's permission for a 502 bed student development at Scott House.

Westminster City Council v Gems House: Court of Appeal settles timing of mortgagee exclusion in affordable housing agreement

Court of Appeal rules mortgagee exemption in a section 106 agreement is fixed at the date the mortgage was created.

Prime Way Care v Southwark: TCC orders disclosure of rival bidders' scoring records in care procurement dispute

The Technology and Construction Court has ordered a London council to disclose evaluation records for five winning bidders in a disputed adult social care framework...

Football’s crypto sponsorship problem demands tougher enforcement

The FCA’s overdue warning must lead to binding sponsorship rules, faster enforcement and meaningful recovery for affected consumers

Birketts helps Fixfast acquire OSC Sales

Birketts LLP has successfully advised Fixfast Holdings Ltd on its acquisition of OSC Sales Ltd, enhancing Fixfast’s position in the construction fixings sector

Travers Smith achieves record financial results

Travers Smith LLP has revealed its provisional financial results for the year that ended on 30 June 2026, with key highlights including turnover of £229.4m,...

LSB seeks leaders for new roles

The Legal Services Board aims to recruit senior leaders to enhance regulatory oversight and innovation