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Lathrop GPM and HG Law combine

Lathrop GPM is set to enhance its IP capabilities through the combination with HG Law from January 2027

Brabners promotes six to partnership level

Brabners law firm achieves record partner promotions, adding six lawyers to its growing partnership team

Moorwand v Hamblin: Court of Appeal restores payment provider's win over Quincecare duty in APP fraud case

Court of Appeal reinstates trial judge's finding that Moorwand was not put on enquiry over fraudulent transfers.

Three R Tourism v Orrick: High Court dismisses $73m negligence claim as time-barred

High Court grants summary judgement against Nigerian investors, finding their claim against law firm Orrick was out of time.

Salinas Pliego v Astor Asset Management: Court of Appeal condemns covert Black Cube operation against opponent's solicitor

Court of Appeal finds covert intelligence operation targeting a rival solicitor was an abuse of process, but declines to strike out the claim.

Cometsambre v Lloyd's: Commercial Court allows insurer to avoid policy over undisclosed scrap metal fires

Commercial Court finds Belgian scrap dealer breached its duty of fair presentation by not disclosing prior cargo fires.

R (Thomas) v Lewisham: High Court dismisses challenge to Scott House student housing scheme

High Court rejects judicial review of Lewisham's permission for a 502 bed student development at Scott House.

Westminster City Council v Gems House: Court of Appeal settles timing of mortgagee exclusion in affordable housing agreement

Court of Appeal rules mortgagee exemption in a section 106 agreement is fixed at the date the mortgage was created.