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Court of Appeal rules on state immunity and ECHR compatibility

Court of Appeal declares section 4(2)(a) of the State Immunity Act 1978 incompatible with Article 6 of the ECHR

Global employment trends 2025 unveiled

Offering crucial insights into key employment law developments across 87 jurisdictions, global law firm Paul Hastings has released the latest edition of its comprehensive guide, Mapping the Trends: The Global Employer Update 2025

First legal settlement for alleged body shaming at Royal Ballet School

A former dancer has settled a legal claim against the Royal Ballet School for body shaming during her time there

Fieldfisher advises Cornish Metals fundraising

European law firm Fieldfisher has advised long-standing client Cornish Metals Inc. on its £56 million fundraising, including a £28.6 million strategic investment by the Government’s National Wealth Fund, as part of the green energy transition

Children’s Commissioner defends court safeguard

The Children’s Commissioner will tell the Court of Appeal that she believes the courts must not be stripped of their safeguarding role for children in care who are deprived of their liberty

Broadfield advises Owlstone Medical funding

Broadfield has advised on its successful US$27 million Series E funding round led by Ventura Capital

Home Secretary confirms Rwanda Act repeal

The Home Secretary has confirmed plans to repeal the Safety of Rwanda Act following a legal challenge by Asylum Aid. The repeal is expected by Summer 2025, with the related policy guidance also withdrawn

Chris Neill takes new partner role at ARAG Law

Chris Neill has been appointed as Partner and Head of Volume Litigation at ARAG Law, following its acquisition by DAS UK last year.