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Re A and B: High Court refuses to return abducted children to Cyprus under Article 13(b)

The Family Division refuses a father's Hague Convention return application, finding a grave risk of harm to the children.

Cakebread-Snow v County Court at Durham: High Court rejects challenge over unissued 583-page claim

The Administrative Court finds no unlawful refusal where a voluminous claim bundle was referred to a judge.

Elborne v HMRC: Court of Appeal holds a 2003 home loan inheritance tax scheme worked

The Court of Appeal dismisses HMRC's appeal, confirming that a home loan scheme succeeded in removing a residence from a taxable estate.

Shah v Home Office: EAT finds disciplinary investigation arose from disability under section 15

The EAT allows an appeal, holding that a probe prompted by a Guaranteed Interview Scheme application arose from disability.

Cyberfort v Lord Chancellor: TCC lifts suspension in HMCTS cyber security procurement challenge

The court lifts the automatic suspension, allowing HMCTS to award its cyber security contract to Accenture.

Mackrell LLP advises on Axvik acquisition

Mackrell LLP has successfully guided Axvik Group in acquiring Pentaxia Ltd, enhancing its UK capabilities

X-Press appointed to digital property market

X-Press Legal Services’ Operations Director has joined the Digital Property Market Steering Group to improve transactions

Harbottle & Lewis welcomes new partner

Harbottle & Lewis has appointed Peter Finding as an employment partner to strengthen its international services