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The Spear’s 500 2025 lists 24 Stewarts disputes lawyers
Stewarts 22/01/2025
This year’s Spear’s 500, the tenth edition of the guide to leading private client lawyers and service providers, includes Stewarts partners and senior associates from five of our practice area teams. Our Divorce and Family, Trust and Probate Litigation, Tax Litigation and Resolution, Employment ...
Rehabilitation from the perspective of the injured person, the case manager and the legal claims process
Stewarts 21/01/2025
Rehabilitation has long been encouraged and enshrined in the personal injury claims process. Details are set out in the Rehabilitation Code and endorsed in the Civil Procedure Rules Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury, the Guide to the Conduct of Cases involving Serious Injury and the Guide for ...
Costs order made in private law children appeal for failure to engage with non-Court court dispute resolution
A recent family court judgment has highlighted the importance of active engagement in non-court dispute resolution (“NCDR”) and the cost consequences for failure to do so. In this article, paralegal Meghna Dwyer considers the case of AM v RF [2024] EWFC 288 (B), which concerned the appeal of a c...
The process of making an insurance claim following serious injury or illness
Stewarts 20/01/2025
Following his previous article on top tips for making insurance claims following serious injury or illness, paralegal Charlie Blair recounts a real-life case study of how our pro bono team utilised these tips to recover a substantial sum for a catastrophically injured client. Charlie and Personal In...
Greenwashing, plastic pollution, regulation rollbacks and aviation warnings: what’s next for ESG litigation in 2025?
Francesca Bugg, associate in our Commercial Litigation team, spoke to FT Group publication Sustainable Views as part of their analysis that regulatory divergence will drive more ESG lawsuits in 2025. Partner Elaina Bailes provided comments for CDR Magazine’s summary of the aviation industry bracin...
Tatler Address Book 2025 spotlights Stewarts’ Divorce and Family partners
Stewarts 17/01/2025
Stephen Foster, Emma Hatley, Debbie Chism, partners in our Divorce and Family team, are listed in the 2025 edition of Tatler Address Book. The Address Book is a directory of individuals providing “gold-standard guidance” on family law issues. The Tatler Address Book is included with the Febru...
Further concerns into UK maternity care standards – families call for independent judge-led enquiry
The BBC today issued reports highlighting concerns around the standard of two maternity services: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Mid & South Essex NHS Trust. The reports state the deaths of at least 56 babies and two mothers over the past five years in Leeds might have been preventable. The...
The Bayesian superyacht tragedy: what next for the victims, their families and loved ones?
International Injury partner Chris Deacon examines the current status of the criminal investigation into the sinking of the Bayesian luxury superyacht off Sicily last August and how close the victims and their families are to getting answers to why the accident happened. On 19 August 2024, the Bayes...
The General Court provides guidance on the distinctiveness of EU marks covering virtual goods and services
Burges Salmon 17/01/2025
Glashütte's reputation for quality manufacture of real-world watches would be transferred to their virtual world counterparts, rendering the applied for mark devoid of distinctive character
The ‘finance COP’: where did we get to and what’s next?
Burges Salmon 16/01/2025
In this article we look at some of the key developments from COP29, focusing in particular on the new climate finance goal, other developments from COP and those seen within the UK, and look forward to what’s next on the climate change agenda
The year in commercial disputes: what does 2025 hold for litigation?
Stewarts 16/01/2025
Between ever-evolving corporate expectations around ESG, technology moving faster than legislation can keep up with and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to trigger novel points of litigation, the disputes landscape in England and Wales is as fertile as ever. In this article, Commerc...
Building Safety in lending transactions
As we approach the second anniversary of the first provisions of The Building Safety Act 2002 coming into force, we discuss some of the risks which funders may want to address in lending documentation
Covid BI litigation nears conclusion as appeals address NDDA wordings and furlough payments
Stewarts 15/01/2025
The Court of Appeal will soon consider key outstanding points in the ongoing Covid-19 business interruption litigation: firstly from 21 to 24 January in respect to insurers’ appeals against the initial judgment in Bath Racecourse & Ors v Liberty Mutual, and secondly on 28 and 29 January in respect...
Gary’s #LifeBeyondInjury story – below knee amputation case study film
Gary was a lorry driver who experienced an electric shock while working near power lines. As a result her required a below knee amputation. Having at first sought to return to the job he loved and the freedom it afforded, Gary has now dedicated himself to working on and driving stock cars. He now lo...
Evette’s #LifeBeyondInjury story – Maintaining an active lifestyle following amputation
"I can live in the home that I love, doing the things that I love." "I can live in the home that I love, doing the things that I love." "I can live in the home that I love, doing the things ...
HMRC launches new R&D disclosure platform
Stewarts 14/01/2025
HMRC has recently introduced a new platform for taxpayers to disclose overclaimed research & development relief. In this article, Matthew Greene (partner), Alex Lerner (partner) and Guy Bud (associate barrister) of our Tax Litigation & Resolution team write about a new initiative introduced to tackl...
Google successfully defends infringement and passing off claims against its YouTube Shorts brand
Burges Salmon 14/01/2025
Google’s use of the term ‘shorts’ for short-form video content did not amount to an infringement of Short International Limited’s marks or passing off
Inquest into Leicester City Football Club helicopter crash set to begin six years after fatal crash
Stewarts 13/01/2025
The three-week inquest into the deaths of five innocent men and women who were killed in the Leonardo AW169 helicopter crash at Leicester City Football Club on 27 October 2018 will start on Monday 13 January 2025, more than six years after the accident. It will run until Friday 31 January and will t...
Stewarts Soundbites: The benefits of using an amputee specialist case manager
Case management must be tailored to each individual, based on their needs and desires. Amputation cases involve unique challenges, and many amputees may benefit from a specialist case manager with extensive experience working on cases similar to theirs. In this session, Stewarts partner Chris Smith ...
Leonardo S.p.A. challenged in landmark fatal accident claim following death of Leicester City Chairman
Stewarts 10/01/2025
The largest fatal accident claim in English history has been launched today at the High Court. The legal action is being brought by the family of former Leicester City Football Club Chairman, Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed alongside four others in a helicopter crash in October 2018. T...
Building Safety Regime – one year on: what do clients really need to know?
Burges Salmon 09/01/2025
The role of dutyholders remains a key focus of the Building Regulations. How can “Clients” navigate their duties under the “new” regime to ensure compliance?
Burges Salmon advises on trio of financings in West Africa
Burges Salmon advised EBF and SANAD on three West African financings, totalling USD 40 million and EUR 6 million, to support agriculture, forestry, fishery, and tourism
January 2025 Pensions Law Update
Read about pension changes on the horizon in 2025, including the DC and LGPS Mansion House consultations, as well as significant awards by the Pensions Ombudsman, the FCA crackdown on bad transfer advice and more
Burges Salmon advises L+R on acquisition to boost Atlas Hotels brand
Burges Salmon 07/01/2025
The firm’s Hotels team provided all-encompassing legal support to guide London and Regional Properties through Atlas Hotels' acquisition of Holiday Inn Express Folkestone
Cyclist who sustained traumatic brain injury in road accident secures £2m settlement
Stewarts 07/01/2025
Stewarts recently acted for Martin, who sustained a traumatic, life-changing brain injury following a road traffic accident. Stewarts secured a settlement of £2m for Martin shortly before a trial on quantum was due to take place. Partner Warren Maxwell reviews the case, which was also previously ou...
Cyclist who sustained traumatic brain injury in road collision secures £2m settlement
Stewarts recently acted for Martin, who sustained a traumatic, life-changing brain injury following a road traffic collision. Stewarts secured a settlement of £2m for Martin shortly before a trial on quantum was due to take place. Partner Warren Maxwell reviews the case, which was also previously o...
Burges Salmon acts for Birmingham City Council on 487-home portfolio sale in welcome boost to affordable homes supply
The firm’s multi-disciplinary Built Environment sector group has advised the Council on the complex sale, part of the Perry Barr scheme, to Legal & General Affordable Homes
Student and mother of two secures seven-figure settlement following trusts’ negligence in diagnosing and treating cauda equina syndrome
Our client Bianca sustained a several spinal injury following delays in diagnosis and treatment in two separate hospitals. Following a lengthy legal process and initial full refusal of liability by one of the two defendants, Bianca secured a final settlement that will provide for her needs for the r...
Burges Salmon expands Corporate and M&A practice with appointment of new partner Charles Claisse
Burges Salmon 06/01/2025
Experienced M&A partner hire broadens Burges Salmon's technology, private equity and international offering
Burges Salmon acts for European Energy on sale of UK solar parks with multi-year Power Purchase Agreements
The firm’s Corporate Energy team has advised international client European Energyon the sale of solar assets in England and Scotland, with an expected combined annual output of more than 120 GWh
What do separating couples need to know on ‘Divorce Day’ 2025?
Stewarts 06/01/2025
‘Divorce Day’ is a relatively modern term which refers to the first working Monday of every new year, potentially the first opportunity for anyone considering divorce to take the first step towards legally separating from their partner – seeking specialist legal advice. In truth, the more accu...
The Sudlow Review – 5 recommendations for unlocking the potential of the UK’s health data
This article discusses the key recommendations outlined in the Sudlow Review, an independent review of the UK’s health data intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of how this data is utilised
Insolvency reform in the water sector: Staying afloat in a rising tide
Recent legislative reform in the water sector has expanded the special administration regime and there are further changes on the horizon
Introduction to FSMA claims for investors part two: section 90A
Stewarts 03/01/2025
There are two main types of claim available to claimants under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) – section 90 (s.90) and section 90A (s.90A). The same underlying events often give rise to both types of claim. However, there are significant differences between the two types o...
Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216 crash at Muan International Airport: what help is available to passengers’ families?
On 29 December 2024, Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216 (a Boeing 737-800), operating from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi International Airport, crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea after making a high speed, gear-up landing. The aircraft skidded past the end of the runway and collided with a concrete pl...
The old rules on residence and the new UK tax regime for individuals
Burges Salmon 02/01/2025
This article provides a consideration of the impact of the old, common law, rules on residence on the new tax regime to be implemented in the UK on 6 April 2025
Trying before buying: immediate housing needs for serious injury patients
Stewarts 02/01/2025
A catastrophic injury patient will often soon realise that their current home is not going to be suitable for them. Ben Townsend, Head of Personal Injury Leeds, examines what factors a catastrophically injured person should consider if their home no longer meets their needs after their accident. Thi...
Decision Briefing: Hirachand (Appellant) v Hirachand and another (Respondent) [2024] UKSC 43
Burges Salmon 23/12/2024
Supreme Court delivers long-awaited Hirachand decision banning the inclusion of success fees in 1975 Act awards
Lexology Index: Arbitration 2025 features Stewarts’ International Arbitration partner team in full
Stewarts 23/12/2024
Our International Arbitration partners Sherina Petit, Alejandro Garcia and Daniel Wilmot once again feature in the latest edition of the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) guide to the leading arbitration practitioners worldwide. This comes following our team securing both new and imp...
Allianz & Ors v Barclays settles after judge refused permission to appeal controversial anti-investor judgment
A consent order was filed at court on 18 December 2024 dismissing the proceedings brought by Allianz and others against Barclays PLC (“Allianz & Ors v Barclays”) following a confidential settlement between the parties. The settlement follows the controversial decision by Mr Justice Leech on 27 N...
The Stewarts Foundation Report 2024
Stewarts 22/12/2024
Since its inception in 1990, Stewarts has been actively involved in supporting a variety of charities. The Stewarts Foundation was set up in 2010 to formalise and manage the firm’s charitable giving. In 2024 the partners of Stewarts donated £854,401 to the Stewarts Foundation to support its chos...
Supreme Court refuses insurers permission to appeal in ATP Test Case
Stewarts 20/12/2024
In a significant win for policyholders, the Supreme Court has today refused Allianz Insurance plc’s application for permission to appeal in London International Exhibition Centre v RSA & ors. The claim was brought by London’s ExCeL exhibition centre who sought an indemnity for their Covid-19 bus...
Mansion House reforms for the Local Government Pension Scheme: Fit for the Future?
Burges Salmon 19/12/2024
We outline the proposals set out in the Government's LGPS investment reforms consultation and identify some of the legal and practical considerations
The Family Court Annual Report 2024 – a year in review
Stewarts 19/12/2024
On 2 December 2024 the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, published the Family Court Annual Report. This is the first time such a report had been produced and comes alongside the full-force drive towards increased transparency in the Family Court. The report covers the period Oc...
Introducing International CARBitration
Partner, Head of International Arbitration and Head of India Practice Sherina Petit and Pardis Jahanfar, from our International Arbitration team are pleased to unveil International CARBitration: Where Arbitration Meets Culinary Exploration. At Stewart’s, we work hard and play hard! Our arbitration...
Mastering Cost Control in a Volatile Construction Market
In today’s unpredictable construction market, managing costs effectively is more crucial than ever. In a recent webinar with Construction Management, we discussed the mechanisms available in construction contracts to manage cost volatility
Burges Salmon’s Corporate and M&A team completes transactions with an aggregate deal value of over £3bn in 2024
Burges Salmon 18/12/2024
The firm’s Corporate and M&A team has guided domestic and international clients through around 80 M&A transactions this year
Mother who relocated family to England after son’s brain injury receives Headway Carer of the Year Award
Stewarts 18/12/2024
Rola Azizeh, a mother who moved her family to England and gave up their family home to support her son through his journey following a severe brain injury, has now received the national Carer of the Year Award from Headway – the brain injury association. In 2017, Rola first received the news that ...
New duty imposed on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent employee sexual harassment
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act 2023 came into force on 26 October 2024, introducing a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of employees. Trainee solicitor Steve Pires, sat in our Employment team, reviews the existing law on sexual har...
Seven-figure settlement for young passenger who sustained life-changing injuries in car accident
Stewarts 17/12/2024
Daniel, a young man in his late teens, sustained catastrophic injuries including a traumatic brain injury when the taxi he was travelling in was struck by a car at speed. In this article senior associate Charlotte Foster, who had day-to-day conduct of Daniel’s claim, and senior paralegal Varsha Ch...
Webinar: Hot Topics in Employment Law 2025
Burges Salmon 17/12/2024
In this webinar, we will guide you through what has changed in employment law in the last 12 months and help you plan for the year ahead
Burges Salmon advises FirstGroup on RATP London acquisition
The firm is advising longstanding client FirstGroup plc as it enters the London bus market
Burges Salmon’s Got Talent returns to Bristol Beacon and raises £15,000 in aid of its charitable theme - Fairer Futures for Young People
In a huge charity fundraiser hosted at Bristol’s iconic music venue, performers from across the firm entertained a packed audience with music, singing, magic, stand-up comedy acts and more
Finding a partnership’s trade or business after GCH Corporation Ltd
Stewarts 16/12/2024
Show business or no business? In an article first published in the 2 December edition of Taxation magazine, Matthew Greene and Guy Bud reviewed a case in which the First-tier Tribunal found a limited liability partnership was not trading, but was indeed a business. Notably, the October 2024 Budget i...
The UK’s journey to reduce its contribution to climate change
Burges Salmon 16/12/2024
A history of UK’s coal use for energy, the climate legislation and case law shaping the end of the industry, and the repurposing of plants for battery storage
Five things to remember when acting for minors and unborn children
Writing for Issue 17 of TL4 Private Client Magazine, published in December 2024, Trust and Probate Litigation associate Judith Swinhoe-Standen considers key points to remember when acting for minors and unborns in a trust or probate dispute. Minors and unborn children (unborns) are joined to ma...
How to avoid common mistakes in Lasting Powers of Attorney applications
Stewarts 13/12/2024
A power of attorney is a legal document giving an individual with ‘mental capacity’ the power to nominate another person to make decisions on their behalf should they be unable to do so in the future or if they no longer want to make their own decisions. In this article, Grace Murray draws on th...
Representative actions in securities claims: Court of Appeal hears Wirral Council v Indivior PLC/Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
In June, the Court of Appeal granted Wirral Council permission to appeal the High Court’s earlier decision to strike out representative proceedings in two securities claims. That appeal was heard on 10 and 11 December 2024. Judgment is expected in 2025. In this article, Lorraine Lanceley, Harry Mc...
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum 2025
Burges Salmon 12/12/2024
An update on the challenges facing major infrastructure planning and practical guidance on how to successfully gain a development consent order
US dispute highlights litigation risks inherent in carbon credits and related derivatives market
Stewarts 12/12/2024
Carbon credits (also known as carbon offsets) were devised as a mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, by creating a market for companies to trade in permits (“Credits”) that can be used to offset emissions. Credits are purchased from entities that claim to engage in practices that remove...
Cyclist secures seven-figure settlement after sustaining serious injuries in collision with London bus
Our client Caren was hit by a bus while cycling in February 2018. The collision resulted in Caren sustaining a severe crushing and degloving injury to her right arm. Liability was disputed until March 2022, when Caren’s claim settled shortly before the trial on liability with a deduction for contr...
Repowering In Conversation series
Insights and guidance on the approach to repowering
Burges Salmon advises FirstGroup on £500m train deal with Hitachi to support new open access rail services in bid to connect communities
Burges Salmon 11/12/2024
The firm’s Transport sector group has guided longstanding client FirstGroup on two transformational deals that enhance rail connectivity and provide a significant economic boost to communities across the UK
Introduction to FSMA claims for investors part one: section 90
Stewarts 11/12/2024
The Road to Net Zero: Decarbonising bus fleets and meeting ESG objectives
The transition to zero-emission bus fleets (ZEBs) is crucial for reducing the transport sector's carbon footprint and meeting ESG objectives in the UK
Combining legal advice with mediation: the benefits of taking advice from a specialist family lawyer during the process
This article explores the benefits of receiving advice from a family solicitor alongside the mediation process, and how this can work in practice
Is controversy over High Court denial of insurer’s right to seek contribution from third party justified?
Stewarts 10/12/2024
A recent High Court decision in Riedweg v HCC International Insurance Plc & Anor [2024] EWHC 2805 has ignited a flurry of discussion among legal commentators. They have variously described it as “critical”, “important”, and, for one displeased commentator, a “nasty little trap”. We sugge...
Father has assets frozen and is ordered to pay mother’s legal fees in support of her application for financial claims and child arrangements proceedings
In a judgment considering legal services payment and freezing orders, the court was asked to consider whether an applicant is entitled to financial support to fund their legal expenses to ensure an ‘equality of arms’ between the parties. Paralegal Yasmin Ghadamian and senior associate Ellie Hamp...
2024: the year in review
In the final weeks of 2024, we reflect on a successful year at Stewarts, achieving the best possible results for our clients and welcoming new colleagues to our growing practice area teams. As ever, we continue to support the most vulnerable in our community and do our part to broaden diversity in a...
Burges Salmon acts for a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) on sale of 33 Marriott International Hotels
Burges Salmon 09/12/2024
The firm’s multi-disciplinary Hotels team has advised a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) on all aspects of the sale to KKR and The Baupost Group
HGV driver injured at work secures settlement that will enable him to support his ongoing rehabilitation and well-being
Stewarts 09/12/2024
Our client, Gerald, sustained life-changing injuries in a serious accident at work. Stewarts helped Gerald secure a settlement of £2.3m that will be used to provide ongoing rehabilitation and support, pay for a bungalow and enable him to pursue activities that remain crucial to his identity and wel...
Burges Salmon's Sarah Hoskinson contributes to landmark Duxbury Working Party report
Burges Salmon 06/12/2024
Financial settlements on divorce: significant updates to Duxbury tables published
How can separated parents manage Christmas with children?
Stewarts 06/12/2024
Writing for the 6 December edition of the Yorkshire Post, senior associate Rosie Stewart explains how early preparations can help separated parents manage the festive period. Christmas is an important time for families and a period of the year many parents cherish as an opportunity to spend time wit...
Understanding workplace disabilities for Disability History Month 2024
Responsibility for making workplaces more inclusive for people with disabilities belongs to everyone and progress is as easy as starting a conversation. This week, our Disability and Social Mobility Focus Group hosted an event to mark not only Disability History Month, which runs until 20 December, ...
Bringing a legal claim after an injury abroad: frequently asked questions
Stewarts 05/12/2024
Booking a holiday comes with the expectation that the facilities will be safe and the trip relatively risk-free. However, if you sustain a serious injury as a result of someone else’s actions or the failure of a third party, you might be eligible for compensation. In this article, International In...
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Webinar Series 2025
Burges Salmon 04/12/2024
Covering a range of topical issues led by our team of planning and compulsory purchase specialists
December 2024 Pensions Law Update
Read the latest pensions news on the Mansion House reforms, FCA updates, pensions dashboards, our new employer tool, our Pensions Pod, cyber security and more
Using SIPPs to Hold Property: Landlord and Tenant Issues
Burges Salmon 03/12/2024
Investing in property through a SIPP can offer tax benefits and income but can carry risk. Read our overview of key considerations and upcoming legislative risk
Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations Programme delivers 2023/24 Annual Report
Stewarts 03/12/2024
The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) programme published its 2023/24 annual report in November 2024. The MNSI programme carries out independent investigations of patient safety incidents in maternity care, making safety recommendations to improve services both at a local level and ...
Burges Salmon contributes insights on where AI and law intersect in leading textbook launched last week
Burges Salmon 02/12/2024
Award-winning lawyer Tom Whittaker, a director in Burges Salmon’s Dispute Resolution team, has co-authored a key chapter in The Law of Artificial Intelligence textbook
Duxbury gets a Refresh
A summary of the recent report of the Duxbury Working Party
Eagerly anticipated Law Commission review of financial remedies on divorce due to be published imminently
Stewarts 02/12/2024
For family practitioners across England and Wales, this 1 December was not only the beginning of the Christmas countdown. The window is now open for the Law Commission to publish its scoping report on the review of financial remedies law. In anticipation of its publication, trainee solicitor Victori...
Webinar: Cyber Risk for Pension Schemes
In this webinar, our speakers discuss what action pension schemes should take to build their cyber resilience, focusing on two key themes: managing your suppliers and understanding your cyber risk
UKABIF annual awards ceremony and conference spotlights innovation in brain injury rehabilitation
Stewarts 29/11/2024
Stewarts partners Scott Rigby and Ben Townsend attended the recent United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) annual awards ceremony and conference at the Lowry in Manchester. In this article, Scott explains the work of UKABIF and highlights some key takeaway points from the event. Over the...
Burges Salmon supports US space client as it acquires UK start up
Burges Salmon 28/11/2024
The firm’s Space and Satellites team has advised US-based ExoAnalytic Solutions on its acquisition of UK-based startup 3S Northumbria
Stewarts contributes to Portland’s new report on “Reputation and Accountability: Class Actions, ESG and Values Driven Litigation”
Stewarts 28/11/2024
Communications and advisory firm Portland has published its 2024 report offering new insights and tracking trends in how the UK perceives and engages with class actions, ESG and securities litigation. Portland has polled the UK public and more than 500 senior business decision-makers based in the UK...
Resolving disputes under the new JCT 2024: a closer look at collaborative working, good faith and the obligation to notify and negotiate disputes
In the fifth of a series exploring the recently published JCT 2024 contracts from a contentious perspective, we consider the key changes to duties on the parties to collaborate and to negotiate disputes
Court disregards pre-marital agreement to ensure “fair” divorce settlement
In a recent case involving a couple with two young children who had signed a pre-marital agreement (“PMA”), the family court had to balance the terms of the PMA with the wife’s needs and her role as the children’s primary caregiver. The judge decided to depart from the terms of the PMA to en...
Burges Salmon and Kiddy & Partners win Excellence in Leadership Development Award at ABP Awards 2024
The firm, in collaboration with Kiddy & Partners, awarded Excellence in Leadership Development accolade at the 10th Anniversary Association for Business Psychology (ABP) Awards
Proposed BPR reform: key considerations for family business owners
Family businesses must reassess their plans due to proposed APR and BPR reforms starting April 2026
How to manage an injury claimant’s lack of capacity that does not arise from the injury itself
Stewarts 27/11/2024
In an article first written for the September 2024 edition of PI Focus magazine, senior associate Charlotte Foster discusses some of the issues that arise when a catastrophic injury claimant’s lack of capacity is not caused by the negligent act. Where a personal injury claimant has sustained a tra...
Relocating with children after separation – a fine balance
Burges Salmon 26/11/2024
Children specialist Hannah Petherick comments on the recent case of DV v ZV and summarises the legal and practical steps when considering relocating with children
Solomonic partners with Stewarts for new Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Module
Stewarts 26/11/2024
Legal data platform Solomonic has unveiled its latest dataset, the Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence module, developed in partnership with Stewarts. As with all Solomonic releases, this new dataset will expand the insights available to litigators. Stewarts has collaborated with Solomonic since 2...
Burges Salmon’s Energy team recognised at NIPA awards for leading role in HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline project
Burges Salmon 25/11/2024
The HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline, advised by Burges Salmon, won the coveted Best Project Award at the National Infrastructure Planning Association Awards
Burges Salmon advises the Facility for Energy Inclusion on $10m sustainable finance deal in Zimbabwe
The firm’s Banking and Finance team has advised on a long-term financing deal to support the provision of renewable energy to commercial and industrial businesses in Zimbabwe
Notifiable Events Regime: a Flowchart for Employers
A flowchart of the current employer-related notifiable events regime
Is the latest ruling against Shell two steps forward, one step back for establishing corporate liability for climate change?
Stewarts 25/11/2024
As one of the largest fossil fuel giants, it is unsurprising that Shell has been the defendant in several of the landmark climate change lawsuits of recent years. High-profile actions have been attempted in several jurisdictions, with ClientEarth notably failing to gain permission to proceed with a ...
Should there be a right to consular assistance for British nationals who die or are injured abroad?
Stewarts 23/11/2024
Every year, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (“FCDO”) supports thousands of British nationals who encounter difficulties when abroad. The 2022 Consular and Crisis Strategy review showed the FCDO had supported around 20,000 to 25,000 British nationals and their families, in...
Competition law concerns for employers - a short guide
Burges Salmon 22/11/2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is showing a growing interest in employment practices and expects businesses to be aware of their obligations under competition law
Family law brief in New Law Journal considers jurisdiction, privacy, FDR hearings and private equity
Stewarts 22/11/2024
In the 8 November edition of New Law Journal, our Divorce and Family team provided the first in a new series of quarterly updates on the state of family law in England and Wales. These articles will review recent, published judgments relating to family law matters and highlight those of particular i...