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Confidentiality reinforced in private FDR hearings

BC v BC [2025] affirms confidentiality as central to private FDRs, with disclosure permitted only in exceptional circumstances

Goodwin aids Paragon in financing deal

Goodwin has successfully advised Paragon Partners GmbH on the refinancing for its acquisition of SCHELL GmbH & Co. KG This transaction was supported by a lender club that includes notable institutions such as LBBW, ABN Amro, CIC, and ODDO BHF

Brabners hires new partner for real estate

Brabners has enhanced its real estate practice by hiring experienced partner Ben Lamb to the team

Court of Appeal clarifies Part III 1984 Act leave test in billionaire divorce case

The Court of Appeal establishes key precedents for financial relief applications following foreign divorce proceedings.

Petrov v Regional Court Sofia: extradition appeal refused on Article 3 grounds

Bulgarian prison assurances deemed adequate despite critical CPT report findings

High Court costs judgement in Bionome Technology v Clearwater establishes proportionality principles

High Court rules on proportionality in intellectual property costs assessment following unsuccessful appeal

High Court confirms Spotlight not employment agency under UK law

Digital directories distinguished from traditional employment agencies in landmark performer platform ruling

Mishcon de Reya achieves high trainee retention

Mishcon de Reya has secured an 87% trainee retention rate for 2025, with 26 of 30 trainees accepting offers