Resolving consumer contract disputes
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 took effect on 6 April 2026 and introduced changes to the rules for alternative dispute resolution of disputes arising under consumer contracts.
Resolving consumer contract disputes
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Construction Products Regulations – what’s on the horizon?
We look at the changes proposed by the government for the regulation of construction products in the UK
Breach of confidence is not a strict liability on a director/shareholder
The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision that a director and minority shareholder was not personally liable for a breach of confidence because he did not know (nor suspect) that there was a duty of confidence (despite the company signing an NDA, and the director being involved in an initial meeting).
Injunctive relief? Don’t bank on it
Our Property Litigation team, explores the decision in the latest High Court case on rights of light
Digital Assets – a new class of property
The UK Government has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (the “Bill”) which, if enacted, will be a significant development in the recognition of digital assets under English property law.
The cost of failing to mediate
The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) require parties to conduct litigation in a reasonable and proportionate manner, and the courts have the power to award sanctions to those who unreasonably refuse to participate in meaningful alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
