Commercial Litigation UK

  • July 13, 2026

    Portofino Says Citadel Used Dismissal To Fuel Press Campaign

    Portofino Technologies has accused Citadel Securities of using its decision to drop its trade secrets lawsuit against the Swiss cryptocurrency trading firm as an opportunity to drum up bad press about Portofino, and papering over the fact that a $6 million judgment it won in the dispute is a "pyrrhic victory."

  • July 13, 2026

    London Arbitration Advised In Florida MSC Cruises Case

    A Florida federal magistrate judge has recommended that a former employee of MSC Cruises SA arbitrate his personal injury claims in London, saying he has already initiated arbitration and can't escape a clause in his contract now.

  • July 13, 2026

    Employment Law Consultant Gets OK For Fire Drill Bias Claim

    A Scottish tribunal has refused to trim a Peninsula employment law consultant's claim that she faced disability discrimination during a fire drill at the advisory firm's offices, declining to throw out her case against her former manager.

  • July 13, 2026

    Kennedys Can Keep £3M Liability Cap In Negligence Dispute

    A London judge ruled Monday that Kennedys Dubai can keep a £3 million ($4 million) liability cap in place in a construction company's multimillion-pound negligence claim, rejecting the company's bid to apply English law to the dispute.

  • July 13, 2026

    Co-op Driver Wins £19K After Harasser Was Reinstated

    The Co-op must pay an apprentice driver £19,000 ($25,400) after the retailer sought to minimize her claims that a female colleague had been sexually harassing her and reinstated the woman without adequately protecting the apprentice, a tribunal ruled.

  • July 13, 2026

    Class Actions Drive UK Court Cost Surge, Biz Lobby Says

    The U.K.'s opt-out collective action regime and a third-party litigation funding market have driven a sharp rise in the country's litigation costs, a U.S. business trade group warned as the government continues to weigh reforms to the collective action regime.

  • July 13, 2026

    Jellycat Sues Hamleys, Next Over Copycat Plushies

    Jellycat has accused both toy shop Hamleys and retailer Next of selling copycats of its popular smiling plush toys in new claims in a London court. 

  • July 13, 2026

    Ashurst Pro Accused Of False Stolen Bike Insurance Claim

    The solicitors' regulator accused an associate at Ashurst LLP of making dishonest statements in support of an insurance claim for a stolen bicycle at a London disciplinary tribunal Monday.

  • July 13, 2026

    Nexans Can't Appeal £10M Wind Farm Cartel Damages Award

    Power cable giant Nexans cannot challenge an order to pay the developers of the London Array wind farm £10.6 million ($14.2 million) over inflated high-voltage cable prices, as a London appeals court has ruled that Nexans' participation in a cartel had to be taken as a "hard fact."

  • July 10, 2026

    Mishcon Beats Bid To Pierce Privilege In $3B Inheritance Fight

    A London court ruled Friday that Mishcon de Reya LLP and its clients do not have to disclose communications concerning information obtained about their opponents through covert investigations in a $3 billion inheritance dispute, saying the iniquity exception to legal professional privilege does not apply.

  • July 10, 2026

    LVMH Group Wins Payout From Counterfeit Luxury Retailer

    Luxury goods giant LVMH has been awarded £213,000 ($285,000) after a London judge ruled that an Essex-based retailer sold counterfeit goods that infringed the trademarks of four of its luxury fashion labels, including Fendi and Dior.

  • July 10, 2026

    Stada Denied Speedy Trial In Novartis Heart Drug Patent Case

    German pharmaceutical company Stada on Friday was denied a quick trial of its bid to launch a generic version of a major Novartis heart failure treatment as a London judge found that it had been slow to file its claim.

  • July 10, 2026

    University To Pay £51K For Bias In Trans Pronoun Dispute

    A University of Manchester employee who has dyspraxia has won £51,200 ($69,000) after a tribunal ruled that she faced a discriminatory probe into her misgendering of a trans colleague.

  • July 10, 2026

    Building Biz Denies Liability In £113M Defective Housing Clash

     Housebuilder Willmott Dixon has hit back at a housing association's attempt to pass on liability for a £113 million ($152 million) claim over allegedly uninhabitable housing, telling a London court that it is not responsible for the remediation bill.

  • July 10, 2026

    Lloyds Beats Underperforming Risk Analyst's Dismissal Claim

    A tribunal has ruled that Lloyds Bank acted reasonably in dismissing a former assistant risk manager, finding that she failed to recognize shortcomings in her performance, despite months of coaching and support.

  • July 10, 2026

    Britvic Denies Flouting IP For 'Magic Mushroom Cabin' Photo

    Soft drinks giant Britvic has denied it infringed a couple's copyright by using a photo of their mushroom-shaped glamping cabin in a prize draw, arguing the pair have failed to establish ownership of the image or any resulting loss.

  • July 10, 2026

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

    The past week in London has seen lawyer Ian Rosenblatt launch legal action against music mogul Simon Cowell, Boohoo face a fresh investor claim after previously facing allegations that it feigned ignorance of labor abuses in its supply chain, and an ex-Tory MP and his chief of staff sued by their former employer. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • July 10, 2026

    Dos Santos, Unitel Trial Set For 2028 Over Counsel Availability

    Telecoms provider Unitel SA has failed to secure a 2027 trial date for its £327 million ($439 million) claim against the daughter of Angola's former president as a judge held on Friday that the availability of the sanctioned billionaire's preferred barrister justified the delay.

  • July 10, 2026

    Investment Firms Lose Appeal Over Stolen Fund Plans

    An investment fund manager and a consultancy failed Friday to overturn a ruling that they had stolen confidential information to set up a Venezuelan debt investment fund after a joint venture failed, as the Court of Appeal rejected their argument that the material was already public.

  • July 10, 2026

    Carmakers Defeat Most Dieselgate Claims In Blow For Drivers

    Several major carmakers largely defeated claims that they equipped diesel vehicles with unlawful emissions-cheating software, as a London judge ruled Friday that most of the technologies being challenged were not prohibited "defeat devices."

  • July 10, 2026

    Laurence Fox Faked Upskirting Claims Could Defame TV Host

    Social media posts by actor-turned-political activist Laurence Fox that accused TV personality Narinder Kaur of selling sexual images of herself while calling her "attention seeking" expressed an opinion capable of being defamatory, a London court ruled Friday.

  • July 10, 2026

    Nord Stream Ruling Shows Broad Reach Of War Exclusions

    The failed attempt by Nord Stream to recover €580 million ($662 million) for damage to gas pipelines underlines how far broadly worded war exclusions can reach and could influence insurance disputes that arise from geopolitical conflicts, lawyers say.

  • July 10, 2026

    Education Biz Settles £4.6M Dividend Feud With Ex-CEO

    An education company has settled a £4.6 million ($6.2 million) dispute with its former chief executive at a London court, dropping allegations that she caused the business to violate government contracts by failing to reinvest profits.

  • July 09, 2026

    Russia Says No Arbitration Pact Backed $219M Crimea Award

    Russia has now revived its argument that it never agreed to arbitrate a $219 million dispute with a subsidiary of one of Ukraine's largest privately owned energy distributors, telling a D.C. federal court that underlying treaty protections don't apply to Crimean investors.

  • July 09, 2026

    Ian Rosenblatt Sues Simon Cowell After Leaving Exec's Biz

    The founder of Rosenblatt Solicitors has sued Simon Cowell in a London court almost a year after resigning as a director from companies within the television personality's entertainment business. 

Expert Analysis

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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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    Practice Leader Insights From Mayer Brown's Miriam Bruce

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    Miriam Bruce, Mayer Brown's head of business protection, discusses how being promoted on the eve of the pandemic was a baptism of fire in leadership, the challenges of multidimensional disputes, and why lawyers should invest in relationships, not just technical knowledge.

  • A Potent EU Tool To Block Russian Arbitration Interference

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    The European Union’s latest sanctions package introduces an EU-wide antisuit injunction mechanism that offers businesses a powerful weapon against Russia's efforts to derail international arbitration with forum-shopping tactics, say lawyers at Signature Litigation.

  • Bar AI Guidance Shifts Verification Duty Focus To Law Firms

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    The Bar Standards Board’s new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, following two recent cases highlighting risks of misuse, sends a clear message to law firm leadership that firms’ operational processes and the conduct of those who supervise now sit within the regulatory frame, says Marcella Rich at Williams Lea.

  • Nonequity Partner Tier Presents Lawyers With Pros And Cons

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    While the nonequity partner model may offer law firms' management flexibility and be a genuine stepping stone for lawyers in some organizations, at others the tier functions more as an extended holding pattern whose uncertainty can cause frustration for ambitious lawyers, say Filippo Falchi and Portia White at Major Lindsey.

  • Decoding Arbitral Disputes: Curial Review Limits In Singapore

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    The Singapore International Commercial Court's recent decision to dismiss an application for supervisory relief from a Singapore International Arbitration Centre final costs award illustrates the limits of converting adverse financial consequences into public policy objections, even where the commercial result is severe, says Josep Galvez at 4-5 Gray's Inn.

  • Diverging Global AI Rules Raise IP Risks For UK Cos.

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    Several recent updates to U.K. intellectual property law as it relates to artificial intelligence mark a sharp divergence with approaches in the European Union and U.S., highlighting why a one-size-fits-all IP strategy is not viable for U.K. businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions, say lawyers at Skadden.

  • FCA-Approved Firms Get Liability Clarity On Appointed Reps

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    The recent U.K. Supreme Court judgment in Kession Capital v. KVB Consultants, turning on the construction of Section 39 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, sets an important precedent in elucidating a Financial Conduct Authority-authorized person's responsibility for its appointed representative's activities, say lawyers at Signature Litigation.

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