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Deputy Prime Minister outlines justice reforms

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has unveiled a visionary plan for a transformed justice system to benefit victims

Moore Barlow advises on Matrix sale

Moore Barlow has successfully guided shareholders of Matrix Business Group Limited in their sale to Onecom Limited, creating new growth opportunities for the company within the expanding UK IT managed services market

Flint Bishop hires new IP head

Flint Bishop has commenced a recruitment drive in the north with Deborah Niven's appointment as Partner and Head of Intellectual Property

Extra funding for magistrates' courts welcomed

The Magistrates' Association has praised new funding but urges further investment to address key issues facing courts and personnel involved in the justice system

Presbar Diecastings v G W Atkins & Sons: what "new work" in an order book actually warrants

A High Court decision clarifying warranty obligations in business asset sales where an order book includes anticipated but unconfirmed customer orders.

THG plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd: Supreme Court rules no limitation period applies to unfair prejudice petitions

The Supreme Court restores 40 years of received wisdom on section 994 petitions.

Durnont Enterprises v Fazita Investment: fraud, jurisdiction and derivative claims in Polish real estate dispute

English courts retain jurisdiction over a multi-party fraud claim arising from the alleged expropriation of a Cypriot company's interest in a Polish investment fund.

Potanin v Charity Commission: when a founder's inaction becomes misconduct

Tribunal upholds removal of sanctioned Russian billionaire as charity founder for failing to resign.