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What is the point of the standard form?

Standard building contracts are fair, tested and understood, yet lawyers amend them relentlessly, destroying the shared understanding that prevents disputes

Browne Jacobson strengthens presence with new hire

Browne Jacobson has appointed Antony Woodhouse to enhance its international arbitration capabilities in London

Hugh James welcomes two new partners

Hugh James has expanded its Serious Injury team by appointing two highly experienced partners, strengthening its national presence across the UK office network

High Court rejects Safe Passage International challenge to refugee family reunion suspension

Coppel J dismisses all grounds against the Home Secretary's suspension of Appendix FRP for refugees.

Upper Tribunal denies VAT zero-rating for secure mental health unit in NHS Ayrshire v HMRC

Upper Tribunal upholds refusal of zero-rating for a secure adolescent unit's bedroom wing as hospital use.

Upper Tribunal finds mast provider held no Code rights in On Tower v AP Wireless

Upper Tribunal holds a 2016 mast agreement was not a Code agreement despite an Ofcom direction.

High Court settles meaning of church complaint email in Ameyaw v Anthony defamation claim

High Court finds email alleging misconduct by youth minister conveyed guilt and was largely factual.

Court of Appeal quashes Somali refugee's conviction in Adow after 18-year delay

Court of Appeal quashes conviction after refugee not advised of section 31 Refugee Convention defence.