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How English Courts can secure jurisdiction over foreign parties

Richard Coopey looks at how English courts assert jurisdiction in complex disputes with foreign parties, including Russian sanctions cases

When safety falls short: trampoline park liability in focus and the need for compliance

A landmark ruling highlights the risks of foam pits and the limitations of compliance with industry standards

Supreme Court overturns Hirachand decision: a landmark shift for 1975 Act claims

Cathryn Culverhouse explains how the Supreme Court’s judgment in Hirachand v Hirachand redefines financial need under the 1975 Act

How Brexit and immigration policies deepen the UK skills gap

The UK grapples with post-Brexit skills shortages, as stricter immigration rules and diminished EU migration strain vital industries like healthcare and construction

Labour’s 'Tractor Tax': The End of Family Farming?

New inheritance tax caps threaten UK farmers, sparking fears of devastating economic consequences, says Matthew Yates

The importance of careful drafting of security documentation

Simon Jerrum examines two High Court decisions on fixed vs. floating charges and their implications for security documentation

A cautionary tale for intended parents embarking on a surrogacy arrangement

Shaili Gohil-Desai examines the legal challenges and lessons from a same-sex couple’s complex international surrogacy journey

The case for mandatory reporting laws in the UK

The Makin Review highlights systemic failures in safeguarding children and calls for a legal obligation to report child abuse, says Alan Collins