Commercial Litigation UK

  • August 04, 2026

    Hendrix Bandmates' Estates To Appeal Sony's Royalties Win

    The estates of Jimi Hendrix's former bandmates are set to appeal against a London court ruling that Sony does not owe them any royalties from its streaming of the band's back catalog in the U.K.

  • August 04, 2026

    Fieldfisher Wins Redo Of Associate Sexual Misconduct Case

    Fieldfisher won its bid to have a ruling it had unfairly dismissed a senior associate overturned Tuesday, when a London appellate tribunal found that an employment tribunal was wrong to find that a woman who accused the associate of sexual assault had lied.

  • August 04, 2026

    Bahrain Oil Biz Can Pursue $484M Claim Over Refinery Delays

    Bahrain's state-owned oil refiner dodged on Tuesday an attempt to block it from pursuing contractors for $484 million in damages over delays to the reconstruction of a facility.

  • August 04, 2026

    Broadcom Fails To Pause EU Demand For US-Privileged Docs

    A European Union court has refused to suspend an order by the EU Commission requiring Broadcom Inc. to produce documents for an antitrust probe, finding that the technology company had failed to show a prima facie case that the commission could not demand information protected only under non-EU privilege rules.

  • August 04, 2026

    Lloyd's Underwriter Beats Ruling To Reopen Unfair Firing Win

    A former Lloyd's syndicate underwriter won his appeal Tuesday against a ruling that his successful unfair dismissal claim should be reconsidered, as the Court of Appeal found a lower appellate tribunal made incorrect findings about his case.

  • August 04, 2026

    Vet Biz Can't Switch FCA Compliance Stance In Parallel Cases

    A London appeals court has ruled that a veterinary group cannot argue that a company it bought did not have the Financial Conduct Authority authorization needed to operate, because the claim conflicts with the group's position in a parallel employment tribunal case.

  • August 04, 2026

    Gatwick Set For £2.2B Expansion As Legal Challenge Fails

    Gatwick Airport can go ahead with its £2.2 billion ($3 billion) expansion after an appeals court refused on Tuesday to grant campaigners permission to challenge government approval for a second runway over concerns about climate change.

  • August 04, 2026

    Apple Files Fresh Legal Challenge To UK Encryption Demands

    Apple has filed a fresh claim contesting the British government's latest demand for a back door to gain access to encrypted customer data in a new legal challenge at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, the technology giant confirmed Tuesday. 

  • August 04, 2026

    Lender MFS Sues Barclays Over Fallout From £1B Insolvency

    The administrators of Market Financial Solutions have sued Barclays at a London court after the mortgage lender fell into insolvency with debts of more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion), including approximately £600 million owed to the bank.

  • August 03, 2026

    Bermuda Firm Owes UK Tax In £41M Dispute, Tribunal Rules

    A Bermuda-based investment firm was a U.K. tax resident for several years and therefore may be liable for over £40.5 million ($54.3 million) in corporate tax because its beneficiary had effective control, a London tribunal ruled.

  • August 03, 2026

    Food Safety Whistleblower Can Seek Pay In Amended Claim

    A worker who claims he was fired for food safety whistleblowing can seek a paycheck from his former employer, as an employment tribunal found that though there was no determination on his application to add an unfair dismissal complaint to his claim, this was no barrier to his application for interim relief.

  • August 03, 2026

    Celeb Baker's Libel Claim Against The Times Trimmed

    A celebrity baker's libel claim against the publisher of The Times over an article about her arrest during a dispute with her estranged husband can proceed to trial, albeit on a trimmed-down basis, a London judge has ruled.

  • August 03, 2026

    Consultancy Accused Of Lying About Source Of Drained $9M

    A financial services company has denied allegations that it siphoned off a management consultancy's $9.4 million investment after promising to hold it only as proof of funds, alleging instead that the consultancy itself fraudulently misrepresented that it owned the money it transferred.

  • August 03, 2026

    Wine Investment Biz Denied Appeal For Negligent Audit

    The liquidators of a collapsed wine investment company have failed to revive parts of their £5 million ($6.7 million) claim against a London-based accounting business that allegedly failed to properly audit how promised returns would be generated.

  • August 03, 2026

    UK Can Withhold Special Forces Intel In Kuwait Hostage Claim

    The government can keep sensitive documents secret from passengers and crew suing over allegations that it used a British Airways flight to insert intelligence operatives into Kuwait before Iraq invaded its neighbor in 1990, a London court has ruled.

  • August 03, 2026

    IV Drip Biz Says Franchisor Lied About Regulatory Approval

    An intravenous drip provider has sued its franchisor for £1.4 million ($1.9 million) in a London court, accusing it of falsely claiming that franchisees could begin operating without first securing regulatory approval.

  • August 03, 2026

    Banking Biz Loses Row Over 1994 Redundancy Deal

    Bank of Baroda denied four former workers enhanced redundancy payouts promised under a 30-year-old union deal, which entitled them to four weeks' pay for every year of service, an employment tribunal has ruled.

  • July 31, 2026

    Corporate Settlors Can Owe Inheritance Tax, UK Tribunal Says

    The U.K.'s inheritance tax can apply to a corporate settlor of a trust when the trustees aren't domestic residents, the Upper Tribunal said Friday in a decision involving a company challenging its liability for the tax in relation to a Jersey trust.

  • July 31, 2026

    UK Estate Loses Inheritance Tax Break For London Offices

    The executors of a deceased man's estate are not eligible for a 100% inheritance tax break on his London-based serviced offices because they were an investment rather than a trade, the Upper Tribunal said in a judgment.

  • July 31, 2026

    Co. Found Liable For UK Inheritance Tax On Offshore Trust

    A company can be held liable by the U.K. tax authority for inheritance tax on assets held in an offshore trust, a London tribunal ruled Friday, saying a secondary liability rule applies to businesses, not just individuals.

  • July 31, 2026

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    The past week in London has seen George Michael's estate bring an intellectual property claim against the late star's friend over footage shared online, collapsed law firm Axiom Ince sue the U.K. branch of State Bank of India and Ryanair face a group claim from 262 people. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • July 31, 2026

    Gupta Loses Bid To Toss $7M Fraud Claim Out Of UK

    A U.K. commodities trader kept its nearly $7 million fraud claim against Indian metals tycoon Prateek Gupta in English courts Friday, after a London appellate court dismissed his arguments the dispute should take place in another jurisdiction.

  • July 31, 2026

    Advanz Limits Takeda Patent Team's Access To Biosimilar Info

    A London judge restricted the activities of two in-house lawyers at Takeda on Friday to ensure they don't use Advanz's confidential information for purposes that fall outside their ongoing bowel disease drug patent clash.

  • July 31, 2026

    Gold Trading App Can Sue Over Alleged Takeover Plot

    A gold trading app won permission Friday to seek damages from its former administrators at trial, as a London appeals court said it was arguable the administrators were appointed as part of an alleged hostile takeover disguised as debt enforcement.

  • July 31, 2026

    BlackBerry Can Pursue $6M Fee Claim Despite 4-Year Delay

    BlackBerry Ltd. can pursue its $6 million claim against a telecoms company over allegedly unpaid licensing fees after an appeals court ruled Friday that the case should not be struck out, despite the software company leaving it dormant for almost four years.

Expert Analysis

  • Entain Ruling Offers Parties Key E-File Guidance

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    The U.K. Commercial Court’s recent decision in Various Claimants v. Entain PLC provides guidance for the first time for those navigating a court document filing pilot scheme, offering a practical template for parties to litigation involving sensitive issues by balancing transparency obligations with legitimate confidentiality concerns, say lawyers at HSFK.

  • BlueCrest Decision Tightens Test For LLP Tax Treatment

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    The U.K. Supreme Court’s recent judgment in HMRC v. BlueCrest Capital Management clarifies the tax framework for assessing whether limited liability partnership members are genuinely operating as partners or should be treated as employees, which is likely to be significant far beyond the hedge fund sector, say lawyers at Stewarts Law.

  • Patent Dispute Takeaways From Ruling In Kodak Appeal

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    The Unified Patent Court’s recent appeal decision in Kodak v. Fujifilm, confirming that the UPC may exercise jurisdiction over non-UPC patent designations, creates opportunities for patentees to pursue claims involving both UPC and non-UPC designations before a single forum, say lawyers at Morgan Lewis.

  • How Employers Can Prep For EU Pay Transparency Directive

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    Although most EU member states failed to implement the Pay Transparency Directive by the June deadline, employers should take steps to address the overarching requirements, as compliance obligations could come into force quickly and with little advance notice, say lawyers at Morgan Lewis.

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    Practice Leader Insights From Covington's Louise Freeman

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    Louise Freeman, Covington's co-chair of commercial litigation, discusses how she combines a longer-term outlook with a fast-paced approach, the challenges of representing clients from six different jurisdictions, and why junior lawyers need to be ready to adapt and pivot to where the work is.

  • A Practical Guide To Key Changes In ICC Int'l Arbitration Rules

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    The International Chamber of Commerce’s recently revised arbitration rules, while not a seismic reset, create a coherent set of practical reforms focused on streamlining the process to parties’ needs, sending the message that preparation and strategic clarity will be rewarded, say lawyers at White & Case.

  • Decoding Arbitral Disputes: Post-Award Noncompliance

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    Grainful Holdings v. Mineev, a recent Commercial Court decision that resulted in a sentence for contempt following post-award enforcement proceedings, illustrates the point at which proceedings, having moved beyond recognition of an arbitral obligation, engage the court's own coercive jurisdiction, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray's Inn.

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    Practice Leader Insights From Baker McKenzie's Andy Moody

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    Andy Moody, head of Baker McKenzie's London disputes team, discusses the traits that he prioritizes as a leader, the unique challenges of international arbitration cases, and how global political and economic disruption is likely to generate more litigation and arbitration.

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    Practice Leader Insights From Mishcon's Victoria Pigott

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    Victoria Pigott, chair of Mishcon Private at Mishcon de Reya, discusses the challenges of lengthy multijurisdictional matters, how artificial intelligence helps lawyers deliver better outcomes for clients, and why curiosity is an essential skill for those joining the legal profession.

  • Why Tonzip Is Notable In English Sanctions Law Development

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    The Court of Appeal's ruling in Tonzip Maritime Ltd. v. 2Rivers Pte Ltd., the latest in the English law of sanctions ownership and control, confirms that where a contract refers to sanctions exposure, the relevant question may be whether there is a real and objectively reasonable risk, not whether a sanctions breach has already been proved, say lawyers at Michelman Robinson.

  • AI Makes Law Firm Change Management A Client Issue

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    As artificial intelligence implementation is causing clients' expectations of outside counsel to shift toward greater risk control and more transparent value, successful law firm transformation and the preservation of professional trust will require governance, training and accountability, says John Hutchinson at Broadfield.

  • Top Law Firm Error Shows Lawyers Must Not Delegate To AI

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    A High Court judge's recent criticism of Pinsent Masons lawyers for reliance on a fictitious authority generated by artificial intelligence is a timely reminder that technology cannot replace lawyers’ proper analysis or verification, say lawyers at Wedlake Bell.

  • Considering Rules For Expert Witness Use Of Generative AI

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    As U.K. legal industry policymakers debate how to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in expert testimony, lawyers can take steps now when working with experts to understand and mitigate risks of proposed AI use, says Andrew Judkins at Norton Rose.

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    Practice Leader Insights From Broadfield's Sinéad Lester

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    Sinéad Lester, Broadfield's head of commercial litigation, discusses how important it is for a leader to support their team in meeting deadlines, the challenges of not receiving instructions from a client in good time, and how the reforms to witness evidence continue to reshape how lawyers prepare cases.

  • EU Protocol Strengthens Int'l Criminal Asset Recovery Powers

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    The Council of Europe’s recently adopted protocol to the Warsaw Convention marks a significant evolution in the international asset recovery landscape, signaling a focus on proactive and coordinated methods that require organizations to consider how to respond quickly to unexpected enforcement action, say lawyers at Trowers & Hamlin.

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