Jan 30, 2025
Summary of the Lady Chief Justice’s Lecture on Mediation and the Singapore Convention In her 2025 President’s Circle Lecture, the Lady Chief Justice reflected on the evolution of dispute resolution over the past 25 years, emphasizing the growing importance of...
Jan 30, 2025
A recent court case involving a six-year legal battle over a two-foot flowerbed expansion has highlighted the exorbitant costs and emotional toll of neighbour disputes. The case, which has already cost one party £27,000 in legal fees, serves as a cautionary tale about...
Jan 29, 2025
Summary and Conclusion of the Case: Encouraging Reconciliation Without Penalizing Divorce This case addresses whether a conditional divorce order can be finalized after the parties attempted to reconcile for 15 months following the granting of the conditional order....
Jan 29, 2025
Court Orders Compulsory Mediation in Superdry v Manchester City FC Dispute – Parties Reach Settlement In a significant ruling, the High Court has ordered compulsory mediation in a trademark dispute between the owners of the well-known Superdry brand and City...
Jan 28, 2025
The Risks of Cutting Someone Out of a Will: How Disinheritance Can Lead to Costly Legal Disputes Disinheriting a family member from a will is a sensitive and often contentious decision that can backfire, leading to protracted and expensive court battles. In such...
