Court chucks out HMRC double tax treaty case against RBC February 12, 2025 The UK Supreme Court, by a majority, dismisses HMRC's appeal over a double tax treaty linked to a North Sea oil production
High Court sides with FTSE 100 giant Intermediate Capital Group over spat with Irish investor February 12, 2025 "We are very pleased with the outcomes" a spokesperson from FTSE 100 private equity giant ICG said after investor Barry Maloney claim failed at the High Court
People love suing solicitors – no wonder PI insurance is so expensive February 12, 2025 Solicitors have been named on the majority of professional indemnity claims. While insurance is legally needed, they don't come cheap
‘Imagine if a bank announced this’: Lawyers hit back against FCA email deleting plan February 11, 2025 The City watchdog intentions to delete its emails after 12 months "is very much at odds with what it expects the industry to do", warns lawyers
Lawyers warn ’employment claims have become a costly burden for businesses’ February 7, 2025 Lawyers urge businesses to stay ahead of law changes after a report revealed employers are devoting more than a month to deal with employment claims
Motor finance: Close Brothers calls on magic circle law firm for court battle February 6, 2025 Close Brothers has swapped in a top magic circle law firm for its Supreme Court battle to overturn the landmark motor finance test case.
Rugby head injury trial could be delayed until 2027 after court spat February 6, 2025 A high-profile trial against rugby’s governing bodies brought by former players who suffered head injuries may not take place until 2027 after key legal voices sparred in the High Court. Delays caused by holding further case management conferences (CMC), which deal with any pre-trial admin such as available days and application requests, will likely push [...]
Jimi Hendrix copyright dispute proceeds to trial as Sony losses appeal February 6, 2025 Sony Music's attempt to block a copyright claim by the estate of Jimi Hendrix has been blocked again after the Court of Appeal dismissed their claim
Slaughter and May picks David Johnson as next managing partner February 6, 2025 Magic circle law firm Slaughter and May has elected David Johnson to replace Deborah Finkler as the firm's next managing partner
Naomi Campbell set to fight charity ban February 5, 2025 Supermodel Naomi Campbell has won her bid to appeal the charity ban imposed on her by the watchdog following findings that charity funds were misused.