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Hossain v Secretary of State for Justice: exclusion zone licence conditions survive judicial review

High Court upholds expanded exclusion zone balancing offender and victim Article 8 rights.

Instagroup Limited v Northwest Insulations: when a credit guarantee does not follow the contract

A continuing guarantee limited to goods supplied on credit will not extend to liabilities under a later, substantively different commercial agreement.

Kirishani v Major: cohabiting couples and the intention to create legal relations

High Court clarifies when the domestic arrangements presumption applies to unmarried partners.

Rich v JDDR Capital: bare assertions and vague representations fall short in guarantee dispute

Personal guarantees upheld as debtors fail to substantiate claims of oral understanding or estoppel.

When AI writes the complaint: responding to machine-generated requests

AI-generated complaints and information requests are increasing in volume and complexity—but often lack clarity, accuracy, and legal grounding

Lionel Attal promoted to partner at firm

De Gaulle Fleurance promotes Lionel Attal as a Partner, recognising his expertise in business law across sectors including healthcare, technology, and energy

Setfords appoints Tom Anelay as director

Setfords has appointed Tom Anelay as Director of Corporate Affairs to lead its communications strategy

Weightmans merges with Elborne Mitchell

Weightmans has announced its merger with Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law, enhancing its service capabilities across the UK