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Corrs advises Pan African Resources acquisition

Corrs Chambers Westgarth helps Pan African Resources with its A$311 million acquisition of Emmerson Resources

Norton Rose Fulbright strengthens projects team

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has expanded its London office with the addition of Fredrik Lindblom as a projects partner bringing extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects to the firm

KJ v British Council: EAT allows appeal on Chagger deduction and upholds jurisdiction over sexual harassment claim

Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that a deduction for discrimination compensation cannot stand where the tribunal failed to consider whether the claimant's conduct was itself shaped by the wrongs done to her.

Kounis v Critchlow: when "in principle" is not enough to preserve standing

A High Court appeal examines whether an informal email exchange can extend a contractual assignment deadline.

Re B-A: Court of Appeal upholds section 26 contact order for vulnerable father following placement for adoption

When a local authority's commitment to post-placement contact is insufficiently robust, the court must act — even at the cost of narrowing the adopter pool.

Nicole Thomas v R: Court of Appeal dismisses murder conviction challenge after CCRC reference

Fresh psychiatric evidence held inadmissible where underlying criticisms were available to defence at trial

UniCredit v Constitution Aircraft Leasing: UK Supreme Court rules on Russia sanctions and letters of credit

Payment obligations under aircraft leasing letters of credit were prohibited by UK sanctions until licences were obtained.

Nirav Modi extradition: High Court refuses to reopen appeal after India gives interrogation assurances

Indian authorities provide binding guarantees across five investigating agencies; UK court finds no exceptional circumstances to justify reopening concluded extradition proceedings.