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A new era for restructuring challenges

Recent retail restructuring plans signal greater scrutiny of creditor treatment and new opportunities for practitioners challenging proposed compromises

UK PFAS regulation falls behind the science

Growing PFAS litigation exposes the UK’s regulatory gaps and could increase pressure for interventionist reform

Cyngor Gwynedd v Jones: when healthcare isn't educational

A landmark ruling on when school healthcare counts as educational provision, and why English authorities still shape Welsh ALN law

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

EHRC updates guidance after For Women Scotland ruling

EHRC draft code clarifies single-sex services, trans rights, and public bodies’ duties following the For Women Scotland judgment

Protecting your face: trade marks in the AI age

As AI makes convincing deepfakes effortless, public figures are turning to trade mark law to protect their valuable image

Dillon judgment and withdrawal agreement tensions

The Supreme Court’s Dillon judgment raises doubts over UK commitments under the Withdrawal Agreement and Windsor Framework

SRA intervention powers and challenge threshold

High Court confirms approach to SRA intervention in IPS Law LLP, highlighting low threshold and procedural constraints