Commercial Litigation UK

  • July 15, 2026

    Port Co. Defends Tax Claim On £57M Project At Upper Tribunal

    Liverpool's port operator defended its claim at the Upper Tribunal on Wednesday to tax allowances on more than £57 million ($76.3 million) in construction costs after Britain's tax authority argued that the project didn't qualify for the tax breaks.

  • July 15, 2026

    OpenAI Name Too Descriptive For TM, EU Court Says

    A European court on Wednesday rejected OpenAI's bid for another shot at registering its name as a trademark, finding the term focused too heavily on describing artificial intelligence and related tech that the company offers.

  • July 15, 2026

    Sun Says Mel B Ex's Bad Reputation Undercuts Libel Claim

    The Sun newspaper has defended its reporting that Mel B's ex-husband Stephen Belafonte harassed the former Spice Girl, arguing that the allegations were substantially true and that any libel claim fails because of his "notorious bad reputation."

  • July 15, 2026

    Security Co. Accuses Distributor Of Selling Copycat Tech

    A security firm has accused its U.K. distributor of copying its unregistered rights in two security towers used for autonomous 360-degree surveillance, after allegedly identifying products that looked similar to its own in a LinkedIn post.

  • July 15, 2026

    EU Court Says Danish VAT Rule Must Truly Target Tax Evasion

    Denmark can set a 100% minimum ownership threshold for businesses wishing to form a VAT group only if national courts deem the requirement necessary and proportionate for combating tax abuse, a European Union court said Wednesday.

  • July 15, 2026

    Daily Mail Owes Dale Vince Damages Over 'Sex Pest' Headline

    Climate activist Dale Vince won a GDPR claim Wednesday against the publisher of the Daily Mail, as a London appeals court decided his data had been misused when the newspaper published his photograph alongside a separate article about a "sex pest donor."

  • July 15, 2026

    Honesty Best Policy After Top UK Court's 'Good Faith' Ruling

    The ruling by the U.K. Supreme Court on the bounds of a director's duty to act in "good faith" makes it clear that honesty is the best policy, even if directors are at odds over what they think is best for their company, lawyers say.

  • July 15, 2026

    Photographer Sues Luxury Lifestyle Co. Over Image Use

    A photographer has sued Fairfax & Favor over allegations that the English luxury brand has continued using his copyrighted work beyond the terms of their initial licensing agreement and has profited from doing so without his consent. 

  • July 15, 2026

    Ex-Brachers Partner Can't Bring Tribunal Claim Anonymously

    A London tribunal has ruled that a veteran property disputes lawyer cannot remain anonymous in a disability discrimination claim she has brought against her former law firm Brachers LLP and several of its partners.

  • July 15, 2026

    Saudi Investor Appeals Time-Barred Claim In $5M Loan Fight

    A Saudi investor urged an appeals court Wednesday to revive its $5 million claim over an unpaid loan agreement, arguing that a London judge wrongly held the case was time-barred by applying too strict a test for what constituted an acknowledgment of the claim.

  • July 15, 2026

    Google's Attack On Cloud Computing Patent Meets Pushback

    A U.S. company has defended its data processing patent amid an ongoing infringement claim against Google, urging a London court to dismiss the tech giant's argument that the patent contains nothing inventive.

  • July 15, 2026

    UK Clears EBay's $1.2B Depop Buy After Merger Review

    Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday that it has approved the planned $1.2 billion acquisition by eBay of Depop, an online marketplace for used apparel, at the end of the first phase of an investigation it launched in June.

  • July 14, 2026

    Port Co. Can't Claim Tax Breaks On £57M, Tribunal Told

    A London tribunal was wrong to rule that Liverpool's port operator can claim tax allowances on £57.1 million ($76.4 million) spent constructing part of a deep-water container terminal, the U.K. tax authority argued Tuesday.

  • July 14, 2026

    Display Maker Says AI-Made Images Don't Infringe Rival's IP

    An exhibition stand supplier has pushed back against claims that it infringed a rival's copyright by using copycat photographs to market products online, arguing that it used artificial intelligence tools to create ultimately distinct images.

  • July 14, 2026

    Pogust-Led Group Claim Over Bayer Essure Device Dropped

    Pogust Goodhead said Tuesday that it has advised a group of around 200 women to abandon their group claim against Bayer over the safety of its Essure sterilization device, saying the case would likely fail at trial.

  • July 14, 2026

    Snapchat Sues Dolby In Clash Over Patented Video Tech

    Snapchat has brought an action against Dolby in a London court after the two companies recently clashed in the U.S. and Brazil over the audio technology giant's patented video compression technology.

  • July 14, 2026

    Removals Co. To Pay £15K For Charging Driver For Fuel Costs

    An employment tribunal has ordered a moving and cleaning services company to pay £15,766 ($21,100) to a van driver after it deducted fuel costs from his pay, ruling that a shoddily written contract created uncertainty about the worker's entitlements.  

  • July 14, 2026

    Class Rep Owes £1.5M After Pulling Fender CPO Over Funding

    A consumer rights lawyer has been ordered to pay £1.5 million ($1.9 million) toward the legal costs of Fender, Yamaha and other musical instrument manufacturers after withdrawing proposed collective proceedings against them because she failed to secure litigation funding.

  • July 14, 2026

    HMCTS May Ink Accenture Cyber Deal Despite Legal Row

    HM Courts and Tribunals Service can enter into a new cybersecurity contract with Accenture after a London court lifted an automatic ban on signing the deal triggered by a losing bidder's legal challenge to the procurement process.

  • July 14, 2026

    Boohoo Investors Press For Economic Evidence In Early Trial

    Investors suing Boohoo Group PLC for more than £245 million ($328 million) argued Tuesday they should be able to use expert evidence during a preliminary trial of claims that the fast-fashion retailer made misleading statements about its use of sweatshops.

  • July 14, 2026

    IT Co. Can't Claw Back £8K Training Fee From Former Grad

    A London appeals tribunal has ruled that an information technology company cannot force a graduate to repay more than £8,000 ($10,700) in training fees, finding that its terms placed unreasonable demands on young workers who want to pursue other opportunities.

  • July 14, 2026

    BBC Seeks £1.6M Cost Security From Amersi In Libel Claim

    The BBC urged a London judge on Tuesday to order Conservative Party donor Mohamed Amersi to pay up to £1.58 million ($2.11 million) as security for legal costs as he pursues a libel claim over allegations made in an investigative TV program.

  • July 14, 2026

    Covert Director Breached Good Faith Duty, Top UK Court Says

    A director who covertly sabotaged his board's strategy to sell a business breached his statutory duty to act in good faith, Britain's top court ruled Tuesday, holding that his belief that he was acting in the company's long-term interests did not excuse his conduct.

  • July 14, 2026

    Manufacturer Says Distributor Infringed Pipe Connector Patent

    A pipe fittings manufacturer has accused an Irish distributor of infringing its patent over a tool that joins pipework without welding, asking a London court to block its opponent from any further alleged transgressions.

  • July 14, 2026

    Insurers Blame Shipowner Over 2018 Engine Failure

    Seven insurers of almost 30,000 metric tonnes of palm oil have asked the High Court to rule that a shipowner cannot claim financial contributions for rescuing a vessel that broke down because the ship itself was allegedly unseaworthy.

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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