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Moelis v Emirates Petroleum: High Court rules on financial advisory fees in debt restructuring dispute

High Court finds Moelis entitled to restructuring fees but rejects its claim for additional debt capital raise commissions.

Park Homes Investments v Avison Young: High Court allows negligence claims to proceed but limits April 2020 losses

High Court permits most professional negligence claims against Avison Young to proceed, while restricting losses recoverable under an initial valuation.

Makin v Protec Security Group: Court of Appeal upholds insurer’s refusal of cover

Court of Appeal confirms that breaches of insurance notification conditions can defeat cover even without express precedent wording.

WV UK Development v Rui Liu: High Court sets aside Norwich Pharmacal disclosure order

High Court rules that Norwich Pharmacal relief cannot be used to investigate speculative claims of asset dissipation.

MSV Estates v Leeds: High Court rules solicitor rule invalidates £11m loan assignment

High Court rules that solicitors cannot circumvent restrictions on acquiring clients’ claims through a company, even before proceedings begin.

Eversheds Sutherland announces key leadership changes

Eversheds Sutherland has appointed three senior leaders for its international practices focusing on key sectors and regions

How specialist law firms can thrive beyond their founders

For specialist law firms, lasting success depends on preserving differentiation, aligning remuneration and planning for succession

Blandy & Blandy achieves notable success

Blandy & Blandy’s Family Law team recently secured success in the FAZ v MAZ case with significant implications for family law costs orders where abuse...