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What constitutes a novus actus interveniens?

Roger Cooper considers the question of unreasonable conduct on the part of a claimant so as to break the chain of causation in light of Sparrow v Andre

The private rented sector post-Brexit: Carrying on as usual

Tessa Shepperson discusses how the referendum result will affect landlords and tenants, particularly in terms of changes or delays to new legislation

Weathering the personal injury storm

The Jackson reforms and the deregulation of the legal services market have had a resounding impact, but personal injury firms in the North West are adapting by increasing paralegal recruitment and hiring qualified solicitors in niche areas, writes Mary Nowell

Debunking 'cohabitation myths

Mariko Wilson discusses some commonly held false beliefs regarding the legal rights of cohabiting couples, and the advice practitioners should give clients to protect themselves

Thought leadership begins at home

Brexit will bring opportunities for some firms and put a strain on others; leaders must respond by reacting quickly and planning ahead, writes Steve Billot

The implications of Brexit 'for UK commercial disputes

Andy McGregor and Sarah Shaul consider the possible effects of withdrawal from the EU on the use of English governing law and jurisdiction clauses in commercial contracts

Protecting brands 'in the 'age of you'

Phil Sherrell, Hilary Atherton, and Daisy Dier advise on how brands can safeguard their IP rights and brand image while meeting customer demand for personalised goods

EU negotiations from the outside

Whichever path the UK takes to a new trade agreement with the EU, it is likely to require free movement of persons as a trade-off for access to the single market, warns Chris Pawlowska