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Genel Energy v Kurdistan Regional Government: when LCIA rules displace the Arbitration Act on costs

LCIA arbitration rules constitute a self-contained costs regime that excludes the statutory specificity requirements under section 63 of the Arbitration Act 1996.

Devall v English Electric: court dismisses mesothelioma claim for want of direct asbestos exposure evidence

Claimants fail to establish on the balance of probabilities that the deceased was exposed to asbestos dust at Sizewell A nuclear power station.

EE Limited v Clocktower Investments: when easements substitute for occupation under the 1954 Act

Telecommunications apparatus on a clocktower raises questions about incorporeal hereditaments, business tenancy protection, and the limits of renewal rights.

Kennaugh v Information Commissioner: section 166 DPA 2018 cannot be used to challenge the merits of a complaint outcome

The First-tier Tribunal dismisses application where ICO had already issued an outcome, reaffirming the procedural limits of section 166.

Bar Standards Board seeks stakeholder feedback

The Bar Standards Board has launched a consultation on proposed enforcement regulations to enhance fairness and efficiency.

Taylor Wessing announces senior promotions for 2026

International law firm Taylor Wessing has announced 26 senior promotions across the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium in a strategic move to reinforce its global presence

Osborne Clarke announces partner promotions for 2026

Osborne Clarke, an international legal practice, has revealed a new batch of partner promotions across the UK, effective from 1 May 2026

The psychedelic paradox: Britain’s laws in an age of magic mushroom revival

As psilocybin re-enters mainstream culture and medical research, the UK’s rigid legal framework leaves users exposed to severe penalties, revealing a growing gap between perception...