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Why Podcasting May Be the Most Underrated AI Visibility Strategy for Lawyers

The most discoverable lawyers are not necessarily the most experienced. They are the ones willing to talk, and if the idea of sitting in front of a mi

By Ruby Kelly

HS2: A Monument to Political Failure?

Six prime ministers. More than fifteen years. An original 2009 estimate of around thirty-seven billion pounds that has since been projected as high as

By Robert Charles Alexander

M&A Due Diligence: Why Post-Acquisition Disputes Are Rising

An increase in warranty claims and earn-out disputes is prompting buyers and sellers to reassess due diligence standards in mid-market transactions.

By Editorial Team

Shareholder Agreements: Are Minority Protections Keeping Pace?

Recent case law has highlighted gaps in minority shareholder protections, raising questions about the adequacy of standard shareholder agreement terms

By Editorial Team

Force Majeure: Why Commercial Contracts Need Clearer Drafting

Disputes over force majeure clauses have exposed weaknesses in how commercial contracts allocate risk during unforeseen disruptions.

By Editorial Team

Joint Venture Structuring: Getting the Foundations Right

Poorly structured joint ventures continue to generate costly disputes, with governance and exit mechanisms the most common areas of failure.

By Editorial Team

Corporate Governance Reforms: What Listed Companies Must Prepare For

Proposed changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code will require listed companies to strengthen internal controls and enhance board accountability.

By Editorial Team

Restrictive Covenants in Business Sales: Enforcement Trends

Courts are taking an increasingly nuanced approach to restrictive covenants in business sale agreements, with reasonableness remaining the key test.

By Editorial Team

Pre-Pack Insolvency Sales: Creditor Scrutiny Intensifies

New regulations and increased creditor activism are changing the landscape for pre-pack sales in corporate insolvency proceedings.

By Editorial Team

Flexible Working: When Can Employers Lawfully Refuse?

The new statutory right to request flexible working from day one is generating a wave of disputes about what constitutes a reasonable refusal.

By Editorial Team