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“The reputation of the profession is more important than the fortunes of any individual member.”

03 September 2020

“The reputation of the profession is more important than the fortunes of any individual member.”

So said Sir Thomas Bingham in the case of Bolton v Law Society in 1993, noting that "Membership of a profession brings many benefits, but that is part of the price."

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Defect Claims in Construction Projects

Sam Johnson

Insights
24 Mar 2023
This article tackles what a construction defect is, where the liability for such defects sits, and how defect claims might be resolved. Read More This article tackles what a construction defect is, where the liability for such defects sits, and how defect claims might be resolved.
LexisNexis features Patrick Gearon FCIArb in its UAE Managing Partner Report

Patrick Gearon FCIArb

In the Press
20 Mar 2023
"We hope to continue to grow all three of our Middle East offices and grow our presence in other key markets in the Middle East..." Read More "We hope to continue to grow all three of our Middle East offices and grow our presence in other key markets in the Middle East..."
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes a draft of its new Arbitration Rules

Peter Smith

Insights
20 Mar 2023
Key points from the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration’s new draft 2023 Arbitration Rules. Read More Key points from the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration’s new draft 2023 Arbitration Rules.
Failing to prevent is preparing to fail - the new "failure to prevent" fraud criminal offence

Abigail Rushton

Insights
17 Mar 2023
The "Bill" has proposed a new criminal offence for corporate entities for the failure to prevent fraud. Read More The "Bill" has proposed a new criminal offence for corporate entities for the failure to prevent fraud.
Tips on managing disputes after the Privy Council refuses to hear appeal in Perry offshore trust litigation

Sarah Moore

Insights
17 Mar 2023
The Privy Council refused to hear appeal in Perry offshore trust litigation - here are tips on managing trust disputes. Read More The Privy Council refused to hear appeal in Perry offshore trust litigation - here are tips on managing trust disputes.
Administrations in Rugby Union: a breakdown of Wasps’ and Worcester’s demise

Jamie Rhodes

Insights
13 Mar 2023
Both rugby clubs lose their all their P-Shares, after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) rejected their no-fault insolvency appeals. Read More Both rugby clubs lose their all their P-Shares, after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) rejected their no-fault insolvency appeals.
Latest drama in UK’s Succession-style family feud over estate of self-made millionaire, Kevin Patrick Reeves

Jessica Davies

quick reads
08 Mar 2023
The High Court has dismissed two committal applications for contempt of court brought by Bill Reeves, son of the late self-made millionaire Kevin R... Read More The High Court has dismissed two committal applications for contempt of court brought by Bill Reeves, son of the late self-made millionaire Kevin R...
ESG Litigation - new laws, same procedures?

Jamie Cartwright

quick reads
08 Mar 2023
ESG litigation is on the rise. As Countries implement legislation that provides commitments relating to climate change and environmental actions m... Read More ESG litigation is on the rise. As Countries implement legislation that provides commitments relating to climate change and environmental actions m...
TL4 FIRE Magazine interviews Lucy Wicksteed for its feature: 60-seconds with

Lucy Wicksteed

In the Press
07 Mar 2023
60-seconds with: Lucy Wicksteed Read More 60-seconds with: Lucy Wicksteed
Greenwashing Guidance Gathers Momentum: the Crackdown is Nigh

Peter Carlyon

quick reads
06 Mar 2023
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) recently updated their guidance for advertisers making e... Read More The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) recently updated their guidance for advertisers making e...
Dubai announces its plan to streamline the enforcement of civil judgments and arbitral awards

Peter Smith

quick reads
05 Mar 2023
On 22 February 2023, the Government of Dubai announced a new set of measures for the Dubai Courts with the aim of making the enforcement of civil j... Read More On 22 February 2023, the Government of Dubai announced a new set of measures for the Dubai Courts with the aim of making the enforcement of civil j...
Better, Faster, Leaner – Bahrain unveils blueprint for improved justice system

Simone Sancandi

quick reads
05 Mar 2023
The Kingdom of Bahrain has been putting great efforts into the constant modernization and decongestion of its judicial system, both with general ov... Read More The Kingdom of Bahrain has been putting great efforts into the constant modernization and decongestion of its judicial system, both with general ov...
Professional negligence: redrawing the scope of duty

Edward Craig

Insights
02 Mar 2023
The implications of the Supreme Court’s recent clarification of the extent of the scope of duty in professional negligence. Read More The implications of the Supreme Court’s recent clarification of the extent of the scope of duty in professional negligence.
Lexology │Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Bribery & Corruption 2023 - United Arab Emirates

Sara Sheffield

Insights
01 Mar 2023
Sara Sheffield and Karl Masi contribute to Lexology’s Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Bribery & Corruption 2023 - United Arab Emirates. Read More Sara Sheffield and Karl Masi contribute to Lexology’s Getting The Deal Through: Anti-Bribery & Corruption 2023 - United Arab Emirates.
Charles Russell Speechlys’ boosts Private Wealth Disputes Team with Hire of Ziva Robertson

Ziva Robertson

News
01 Mar 2023
Charles Russell Speechlys today announces the appointment of Ziva Robertson as a Partner within the Firm’s Private Wealth Disputes team. Read More Charles Russell Speechlys today announces the appointment of Ziva Robertson as a Partner within the Firm’s Private Wealth Disputes team.
The Athletic quotes Daniel McDonagh on the Red Bull case and what this tells us about multi-club ownership

Daniel McDonagh

In the Press
28 Feb 2023
Multi-club ownerships are becoming more and more popular in world football... Read More Multi-club ownerships are becoming more and more popular in world football...
DIFC Courts - 2022 Round-Up

Peter Smith

Insights
27 Feb 2023
The 12 days of Christmas may be over but to start your 2023 we offer up 12 highlights from the 2022 DIFC Courts’ caseload. Read More The 12 days of Christmas may be over but to start your 2023 we offer up 12 highlights from the 2022 DIFC Courts’ caseload.
Introduction to ESG Disputes

Dalal Alhouti

Insights
14 Feb 2023
Where ESG has come from; its status globally; how disputes arise from it; and the current position in the Middle East. Read More Where ESG has come from; its status globally; how disputes arise from it; and the current position in the Middle East.
A New Specialised Institution for Dispute Resolution for Aviation

Patrick Gearon FCIArb

Insights
12 Feb 2023
A specialised forum for dispute resolution for the global aviation industry was launched in July 2022 in The Hague. Read More A specialised forum for dispute resolution for the global aviation industry was launched in July 2022 in The Hague.
Late Filing of Accounts

Charlotte Healy

Insights
07 Feb 2023
All companies must send their accounts to Companies House each year but evidence suggests companies are struggling to file accounts on time. Read More All companies must send their accounts to Companies House each year but evidence suggests companies are struggling to file accounts on time.

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