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What is the fashion industry doing for limb difference inclusivity?
Stewarts 25/04/2025
This April marks the eighth anniversary of Limb Loss Awareness Month in the UK. This year’s theme is “Empowerment, Community & Storytelling”, encouraging individuals who have experienced limb loss to share their stories and help us consider limb loss inclusivity in all walks of life. In this a...
How do different jurisdictions approach arbitration in family disputes?
Stewarts 24/04/2025
Family arbitration is a form of non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) that generally mimics the structure of court proceedings. In this article, associates Olamidé Nakou and Sophie Parris compare how different jurisdictions approach arbitration in family matters. Arbitration’s popularity and growth...
What’s it like giving expert medical evidence in court?
Stewarts 22/04/2025
The prospect of giving evidence at trial can be unnerving for both new and seasoned experts. Amy Heath and Nadia Krueger-Young of our Medical Negligence team asked Laura Bochkoltz, physiotherapist and Chris Danbury, consultant intensivist, about their experiences of giving evidence in court. How ...
Reviewing the prospects of proposed insolvency reforms in the UK and Brazil
Stewarts 15/04/2025
The UK’s incumbent government has pledged to “restore stability, increase investment and reform the economy”. An important part of this should be to ensure the UK’s legal system remains the first-choice destination for managing international insolvencies and restructurings, and resolving rel...
How can an occupational therapist help in post-amputation rehabilitation?
Stewarts 14/04/2025
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month. Nichola Fosler, a partner in our Personal Injury team, talks with Christa Wright, occupational therapist, about the occupational therapist’s role in rehabilitation for upper limb amputees. Since qualifying as an occupational therapist (OT) in Australia in 1998 ...
Podcast: a guide to navigating medical negligence claims and patient perspectives
Stewarts 11/04/2025
Anita Jewitt, Head of Medical Negligence at Stewarts, was a guest on the latest episode of the AlteaTalks podcast series, sharing her perspective on claimants’ concerns before bringing a medical negligence claim and the importance of meaningful apologies by medical professionals if mistakes or err...
Event: Singapore global insurance market coverage update
Aaron Le Marquer, partner and Head of Policyholder Disputes will host a ‘coverage update’ seminar on Thursday 24 April at Lloyd’s of London Singapore. The event will be co-hosted by Aon and Siraj Omar LLC and in association with the Insurance Law Association of Singapore. Our esteemed panel of...
Penalty kick: HMRC’s new consultation on reforming tax penalties
Stewarts 09/04/2025
A year after reviewing HMRC’s initial ‘call for evidence’, Matthew Greene (Partner) and Guy Bud (Associate Barrister) from our Tax Disputes and Resolution team analyse the newly announced consultation on “Reform of Behavioural Penalties” in the 2025 Spring Statement. Nearly two decades ago...
Court orders couple can proceed with final divorce order despite parties reconciling for 15 months after conditional order
Stewarts 08/04/2025
Reconciliation during the process of a divorce is a not uncommon phenomenon, but it can in turn be followed by a subsequent second relationship breakdown which can cause procedural complexities in the divorce. In this article, paralegal Yasmin Ghadamian examines the judge’s decision in HK v SS [2...
Royal Court of Jersey blesses trustee decision on splitting trust assets despite opposition from protector
Stewarts 07/04/2025
In a recent decision by the Royal Court of Jersey, the Court blessed a trustee decision to split assets equally between three branches of a family despite protestations that this was contrary to the settlor’s wishes and the family’s customs and culture. Despite declining to make a decision on th...
Twelve Stewarts lawyers feature in Pro Bono Recognition List 2025
Lawyers from across our London and Leeds offices are included in the Pro Bono Recognition List 2025, which recognises solicitors (and barristers) who have completed 25 or more hours of pro bono legal assistance in the previous calendar year. Set up under the sponsorship of the Attorney General’s P...
Understanding hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy on HIE Awareness Day 2025
Stewarts 04/04/2025
Sometimes referred to as ‘asphyxia’ or ‘birth asphyxia’, hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) is when a baby’s brain has insufficient oxygen or blood flow and can occur before, during or shortly after labour. Founded by Peeps, HIE Awareness Day is marked annually on 4 April and represent...
Nick’s #LifeBeyondInjury story – enjoying family life after a brain injury
Stewarts 03/04/2025
"It’s so comforting to see Nick has everything he needs to get on with his life." "It’s so comforting to see Nick has everything he needs to get on with his life." "It’s so comforting ...
Stewarts Soundbites: Counselling and peer support for HIE families with Peeps
In a special edition of Soundbites, our Clinical Negligence team’s Amy Fielding meets Peeps relationship officer Penny Harger to learn more about the only UK-based charity dedicated to helping support families affected by hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). A lack of oxygen and blood flow to t...
Part 26A restructuring plans: where restructuring meets litigation
Part 26A restructuring plans were introduced in 2020 as a flexible tool to help financially struggling companies, particularly in response to the uncertainty created by Covid-19. Since then, in light of ongoing domestic and global economic pressures, we’ve seen a noticeable rise in their use. In t...
Stewarts are first adopters of IBE ethical decision principles for responsible business intake
Stewarts 02/04/2025
Taskforce hosted at Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) launches report calling on firms to “apply ethical decision-making framework going beyond rule-based behaviour” Stewarts endorses Taskforce recommendations as part of responsible business intake principles On 2 April 2025, Stewarts hosts...
Standard Chartered FSMA strike-out judgment casts doubt on Barclays decision
Harry McGowan, Lorraine Lanceley and Elisa Wahnon comment in this article on the latest key development in the fast-evolving landscape of securities litigation in England and Wales. On 25 March 2025, the High Court handed down its decision on whether or not to strike out and/or grant reverse summary...
Penningtons Manches Cooper announces partner promotions
Penningtons Manches Cooper 01/04/2025
Top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has announced partner promotions for 2025. Tristan Smale and Sara Stephens join the partnership today following outstanding contributions in key strategic sectors. Tristan, who joined the firm in 2020, is a private client and tax lawyer who specialises in wealth and succession planning advice......>>
Cerebral palsy compensation claims – frequently asked questions
Stewarts 31/03/2025
Bringing a medical negligence claim following a cerebral palsy diagnosis can be complex process. We understand that this may be one of the most challenging times a parents’ life and that getting the right expert support is invaluable. In this article, Anita Jewitt and paralegal Janita Jefferson pr...
From impact to evidence: the work of collision investigators in personal injury litigation
Every 17 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads – a staggering statistic. In the personal injury claims that follow, understanding how the collision occurred and, crucially, whether the outcome could have been different requires a highly complex forensic examination by an expe...
What is the Family Justice Council’s guidance on neurodiversity?
Stewarts 27/03/2025
Monday 17 to Sunday 23 March 2025 marked Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that “challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.” What better time to highlight the January 2025 Family Justice Council (FJC) guidance for practitioners on neurodiversi...
Stewarts welcomes the arbitration community to London for IBA Arbitration Day
Stewarts’ International Arbitration team welcomes the arbitration community to London for the IBA Arbitration Day. This year is the 26th annual IBA Arbitration Day hosted by the International Bar Association. Sherina Petit, our Head of International Arbitration and Head of India Practice, is honou...
Spotlight on Functional Neurological Disorder for FND Awareness Day 2025
Stewarts 25/03/2025
Held annually on 25 March, FND Awareness Day began in 2017 to raise awareness and promote understanding of Functional Neurological Disorder: a brain network disorder that triggers problems with the functioning of the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. In this arti...
High Court makes charging order over husband’s flat in respect of periodical payments due to the parties’ child
A recent judgment has illuminated multiple points of interests for family law practitioners, including whether a charging order can be made in respect of sums due to a third party as well as issues of interest on outstanding periodical payments and the application of the fixed costs regime in CPR Pa...
What insurance coverage might be available to companies facing OECD complaints?
Stewarts 24/03/2025
In recent years, there has been a rise in environmental, social and governance (ESG) related actions, including parties increasingly participating in non-legal processes to promote behavioural change by companies. One tool in affected parties’ toolboxes is to raise Organisation for Economic Cooper...
Stewarts hosts inaugural Spinal Cord Injury Conference
On 26 February 2025, Stewarts hosted its inaugural conference dedicated to issues related to spinal cord injury (SCI), with a focus on supporting people with SCI beyond the use of dedicated specialist units. The majority of people who sustain a spinal cord injury are not treated at one of the major...
Bringing a medical negligence claim – what you need to know
Stewarts 20/03/2025
Medical negligence (also known as clinical negligence) can result from a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, or from surgical error. All of our clients have been seriously let down by a healthcare professional, with devastating results for them and their family. How to make a medical negligence claim...
A day in the life of a trainee solicitor in our Divorce & Family team
At Stewarts, we only recruit trainee solicitors from our paralegal ranks. To mark the beginning of our trainee recruitment season, second-year trainee Victoria Lee Domenech shares her working day in her current seat in the Divorce and Family department. Victoria previously completed seats in the fi...
Tax residence and the meaning of “Exceptional Circumstances”
Matthew Greene and associate barrister Guy Bud review the recent decision in A Taxpayer v HMRC [2025] EWCA Civ 106 which will particularly interest those for whom an unexpected adverse event means that they spend longer than originally anticipated in the UK. Many people spend time in more than one c...
Charles Edwards to become Head of Personal Injury from 1 May 2026
Stewarts 19/03/2025
Stewarts is pleased to announce that Charles Edwards will become Head of Personal Injury with effect from 1 May 2026 following Dan Herman’s decision to retire. Dan will continue as Head of Personal Injury for the next 14 months, working closely with Charles over that period to ensure a smooth tran...
Court of Appeal delivers a stark warning to professional trustees
The Court of Appeal considers the limits of the bona fide purchaser defence, whether a transaction can be void (as opposed to voidable) and trustee liability for a successor’s breach of trust. In the recent case of FS Capital Ltd & Ors v Adams & Ors, the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s...
Stewarts completes five years of coaching in partnership with Future Frontiers
Stewarts 18/03/2025
Stewarts has teamed up with education charity Future Frontiers for a fifth year. A group of local year 10 students visited our London offices in January and February to take part in the 2025 coaching programme. Emily Goddard and Karen Calverley summarise this year’s programme, in an article follow...
Stewarts Soundbites: Case Management – Single vs Joint Instructions
Stewarts 17/03/2025
In our next episode, Emma Lyons and Ben Townsend from our Personal Injury team discuss the differences between single and joint instructions, with a focus on the pros and cons of each for case managers, claimants and legal teams. Emma and Ben will: explore the logistics of such instructions and the...
Stewarts named as a top 10 firm for client service by The Legal 500
The Legal 500 has released new rankings listing the top 100 law firms for client service. Stewarts features in the top 10, in a survey based on feedback from more than 80,000 law firm clients who were asked a single question – “on a scale of 0-10, how likely are you to recommend this firm?” St...
Interview with Back Up’s James Needham for Disabled Access Day 2025
Stewarts 14/03/2025
Disabled Access Day, marked each year on 16 March, began as a day of celebration and awareness to highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusiveness for all, especially for individuals with disabilities. This campaign encourages people, businesses, and organisations to understand the challe...
Injury Group Annual Review
Stewarts 12/03/2025
We are excited to share with you some of the key highlights from 2024, which proved to be a record year for the Injury Group at Stewarts. In 2024, we achieved some remarkable milestones: recovering more compensation for our clients than in any previous year, including our highest ever individual awa...
Panoramic view of securities litigation in 2025
In the 2025 edition of Lexology’s Panoramic guide to Securities Litigation, head of department Keith Thomas, partner Harry McGowan and associate Elisa Wahnon provide an overview of the state of this rapidly evolving practice area in the United Kingdom. Lexology PRO subscribers can access the...
The distinction between representations and warranties in insurance policies, and the importance of differentiating them
Stewarts 11/03/2025
While a disappointing outcome for the policyholder, a recent Court of Appeal (“CoA”) decision provides helpful guidance on the interpretation of policy terms and the application of the Insurance Act 2015. The CoA has overturned the High Court’s (“HC”) decision in its recent judgment of Lon...
Partnering with PEEPS to promote HIE awareness
Stewarts are proud to be part of the legal panel for PEEPS, the only UK charity dedicated to supporting those affected with Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE). In January, our Clinical Negligence team held a ‘lunch and learn’ session hosted by Penny Harger, relationship officer from PEEPS, w...
Reviewing the ELI Principles of Third Party Funding
Stewarts 10/03/2025
Ahead of Stewarts’ response to the Civil Justice Council’s review of third-party litigation funding in England and Wales, which makes reference to the European Law Institute’s Principles Governing the Third Party Funding of Litigation (the Principles), Julian Chamberlayne reviewed the Principl...
ICSID’s most recent Caseload Statistics reveal trends in geography, sectors and outcomes in arbitration
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”) recently published its latest bi-annual caseload statistics: ICSID Caseload – Statistics Issue 2025-1. The document sets out an analysis for the 2024 calendar year compared to statistics since the first ICSID case was reg...
The distinction between representations and warranties in insurance policy, and the importance of differentiating them
£5.2m compensation agreed for young mother for delayed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome
Stewarts 06/03/2025
Senior Associate Nadia Krueger-Young in our Clinical Negligence team acted for Miss Watson (whose name has been changed to protect her identity) in her medical negligence claim against her GP for failing to recognise and act on her red flag symptoms of cauda equina syndrome. Miss Watson was seen by ...
Client settles negligence claim against his former lawyers who under-settled his personal injury claim
Stewarts 05/03/2025
Stewarts represented Stefan in a professional negligence claim against the legal team he instructed in his personal injury claim. His former solicitors were the first defendant, and the barrister they instructed was the second defendant. Stefan’s personal injury claim was under-settled and he inst...
India’s Arbitration Landscape in 2024: A timeline of Key Judgments and Insights
The past year has been favourable for the growth of the arbitration regime in India. Carrying forward with the trends to reform the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (the “Act”), the Expert Committee on Arbitration Law submitted its report in February 2024 and a draft arbitration bill...
Divorce and family law report findings reviewed in New Law Journal
Stewarts 04/03/2025
In the 14 February edition of New Law Journal, our Divorce and Family team provided the latest in a series of quarterly updates on the state of family law in England and Wales, exploring recent, published judgments and other news to help practitioners stay up to date. In this update, senior asso...
First compulsory mediation order made as judge declares mediation can “crack the hardest of nuts”
The first reported compulsory mediation order has been made following a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal, which stated that the court has the authority to order parties into alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation. In this article, trainee solicitor Ronan D’Cruz reviews the case ...
International injury expert Cheryl Palmer-Hughes joins Stewarts
Stewarts 03/03/2025
Cheryl Palmer-Hughes has joined Stewarts’ leading Aviation and International Injury team as a partner. Cheryl has over 15 years’ experience in representing those who have suffered complex brain and spinal cord injuries as a result of incidents abroad. She acts exclusively for Claimants who have ...
Navigating life as a wheelchair user: Q&A for International Wheelchair Day 2025
Stewarts 28/02/2025
International Wheelchair Day will be celebrated on 1 March as it has been every year since 2008. The day is marked to acknowledge the positive impact wheelchairs can have on people with disabilities, and to campaign for greater awareness of wheelchair users’ needs and increase accessibility to w...
Private Client Global Elite 2025 recognises eight Stewarts lawyers
Eight Stewarts lawyers feature in this year’s Private Client Global Elite guide to lawyers advising UHNW clients worldwide, more than in any previous year. All four partners in our Trust and Probate Litigation are listed in the top tier; four more lawyers, including three Divorce and Family partn...
Stewarts responds to Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) consultation on their review of litigation funding in England and Wales closes on 3 March 2025. Stewarts, the UK’s largest disputes-only law firm, has submitted a comprehensive response drawing on the firm’s experience in high-value and complex disputes. Stewarts ...
How to enforce offshore financial centre judgments in England and Wales
Stewarts 27/02/2025
Offshore financial centres (OFCs) are litigation hotspots, home to some of the most complex and high value disputes in the world. Judgments obtained in OFCs often need to be enforced elsewhere. In this article, partner Tom Clark and associate Josh Page outline the key procedures and considerations f...
How do you protect business interests during a divorce?
Stewarts 26/02/2025
Partner Matthew Humphries explains how business assets are assessed in divorce settlements, and gives key legal considerations for business owners to protect business continuity, in an article first published in Startups Magazine. When determining how to allocate wealth on divorce, a court must con...
Aviation claims explained
Stewarts 25/02/2025
After an aviation accident, passengers or bereaved families of victims involved want truth, answers and justice. The process that can follow may include an inquest, safety investigation, a civil claim for compensation and in some cases a criminal investigation. Aviation injury claim for compensation...
Penningtons Manches Cooper grows real estate practice with investment and finance specialist
Penningtons Manches Cooper 25/02/2025
Top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has appointed a senior real estate investment and finance specialist as a partner in its real estate division. Will Fraser, who joins from Womble Bond Dickinson, brings over 20 years of experience in the sector. Will Fraser, who joins from Womble Bond Dickinson, brings over 20 years of experience in the sector.......>>
High Court judgment highlights recission as a remedy for substandard tax planning
Stewarts 24/02/2025
In an article first published in the 10 February edition of Taxation, partner James Le Gallais and associate Cécile Perrault discuss a decision which deals with recission: a remedy that has the effect of setting aside an otherwise legally binding action with the aim of returning the parties to the ...
Putting the new personal injury discount rate to the test
In an article first published in the 7 February edition of New Law Journal, Head of International Injury and Aviation Julian Chamberlayne reviews the new personal injury discount rate and highlights some potential weak spots. On 11 January 2025, the personal injury discount rate (PIDR) for England a...
Burges Salmon continues growth with record number of new partner appointments
Burges Salmon 21/02/2025
Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the appointment of 13 new partners, a record number for the firm, across key sectors including Energy & Utilities, Built Environment, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Private Wealth, and Public Sector.
Court of Appeal rules on Bath Racecourse & Ors v Liberty Mutual in latest Covid BI test case judgment
Stewarts 21/02/2025
The Court of Appeal has today handed down its latest significant test case judgment in relation to issues arising from the series of Covid-19 business interruption insurance disputes, including composite insurance policies and furlough funds. Stewarts partners Aaron Le Marquer and James Breese repre...
Recognising the symptoms on World Encephalitis Day 2025
Launched in 2014, World Encephalitis Day takes place on 22 February each to raise global awareness of encephalitis, a serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain and can be life-threatening. While encephalitis is a relatively uncommon condition, it nonetheless affects thousands of people...
UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: how it will impact key sectors and what we can do to help
We provide an overview of UK CBAM, its impact on the construction, energy & utilities, and agriculture sectors, and suggest key actions for businesses to prepare
International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families 2025
Stewarts 20/02/2025
The International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families takes place on Thursday, 20 February. The day was established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in 2021 to improve the care, resources and information offered to accident victims and their loved ones follo...
New SIAC Rules 2025 (7th Edition) come into force
On 9 December 2024, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Rules 2025 (7th Edition) were published (the “SIAC Rules 2025”), bringing forth a new regime for disputes governed by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”). The rules of SIAC were revised after consultation ...
Statutory Residence Test: a return to common sense on the ‘exceptional circumstances’ exemption
Burges Salmon 19/02/2025
A recent Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that moral obligations can indeed prevent someone from leaving the UK under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT)
Burges Salmon advises founders and senior management team on £354m recommended acquisition of Loungers PLC
Firm advises senior management team of Loungers plc on the recommended acquisition by CF Exedra Bidco Limited, a newly formed company indirectly owned by funds and accounts managed or advised by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, LLC
Pensions Cybersecurity in review - 2024: A Year of Reform
We look back on the last 12 months or so, to explain how trustees can ensure compliance with the obligations on them in relation to pensions cyber security
Five Stewarts teams ranked in Chambers Global 2025
Stewarts 18/02/2025
The latest edition of the Chambers Global Guide of leading lawyers and firms around the world includes more department rankings for Stewarts in any previous year. Our Competition Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Policyholder Disputes, International Arbitration and Tax Litigation and Resolution tea...
Ten years after becoming law, is the duty of candour for doctors working?
Stewarts 17/02/2025
In January 2025, Senior Associate Nadia Krueger-Young of our Clinical Negligence team addressed the Doctor’s Updates Val d’Isère Centre de Congrès. This article summarises her presentation on the statutory duty of candour for doctors, considering its now 10-year history and whether the duty is...
Court of Appeal finds in favour of Thatchers in Aldi ‘lookalike’ dispute
Burges Salmon 17/02/2025
The Court of Appeal ruled that Aldi’s packaging unfairly benefited from Thatchers’ renowned trade mark in the trade mark infringement claim
Stewarts Soundbites: Orthotics and their benefits to seriously injured patients
Stewarts 14/02/2025
The definition of orthotics is broader than many may expect. While it might involve equipment like braces or insoles, orthotic technology has evolved rapidly in recent years and encompasses any kind of device to help manage a functional deficit or pain in the body via external redistribution of forc...
“Catalogue of failures” prompts largest ever maternity care-related fine for Nottingham NHS Trust
Nottingham Magistrates Court has fined Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (‘NUH’) £1.6m following the Trust’s failure to provide safe care and treatment to three babies and their mothers. The court found that a ‘catalogue of failures’ by the Trust led to the deaths of Adele O’Sul...
Penningtons Manches Cooper announced as headline sponsor of International Garden Photographer of the Year 2025 as latest winners celebrate at Kew Gardens
Penningtons Manches Cooper 14/02/2025
Leading law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has been named as the 2025 headline sponsor of the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition (IGPOTY). IGPOTY seeks to celebrate the planet’s green spaces, flora, fauna, and fungi through some of the world’s finest photography. The partnership was announced at an event......>>
Penningtons Manches Cooper appoints shipping disputes partner in Singapore
Penningtons Manches Cooper is delighted to announce that Max Lim has joined as a partner in its Singapore office. Max is a shipping and commodities specialist whose client base spans shipowners and operators, insurers, banks, as well as commodity traders, energy companies and offshore players. He has significant experience in disputes......>>
Retired octogenarian secures seven-figure settlement after negligent delay in carrying out spinal surgery
Stewarts 13/02/2025
Stewarts’ client Robert, a retired 82-year-old, achieved a seven-figure settlement after a delay by the defendant in carrying out surgical decompression of his spine, which left him with tetraplegia and consequent significant disability. Clinical negligence associate Amy Goldman undertook initial ...
Understanding the legal process for inquests: a guide for civil litigators
Inquest proceedings can be difficult and distressing for families as they have to relive the circumstances surrounding their loved one’s death. As civil litigators representing clients at inquests, it is essential we have the tools to help our clients navigate these proceedings in the best way pos...
Burges Salmon advises Tritax Big Box REIT on £74.25m acquisition of Sainsbury's distribution centre
Burges Salmon 13/02/2025
Firm’s Built Environment sector group guides Tritax Big Box through strategic cross-dock distribution centre acquisition
Onshore Wind In Conversation series
Burges Salmon 12/02/2025
Onshore wind developments: Legal insights and guidance
Burges Salmon guides international client Visma on Link My Books acquisition
The firm has advised Norway-based Visma on its UK acquisition, enhancing its position as a premier provider of B2B cloud software solutions in Europe
“Privacy concerns over court reporting could see more couples in arbitration”: Sam Longworth in FT Adviser
Stewarts 12/02/2025
In an article for FT Adviser, Divorce and Family partner Sam Longworth explained why increased media access may drive more couples toward private arbitration to avoid the courts, looking at what this means for the future of family law and the specific implications when one spouse is significantly we...
Stewarts supports FareShare as Charity of the Year 2025
Each year, our lawyers and staff submit nominations for a chosen charity to support as our Charity of the Year. Following a firmwide vote, FareShare was selected for 2025. The Stewarts Foundation will make a donation to support FareShare’s work to redistribute food waste across the UK. Despite gro...
Empowering Local Authorities: An overview of the Bus Services Bill
The Bus Services Bill empowers local authorities to choose the best bus operating model for their area, streamline franchising, and improve accessibility and safety
Supreme Court hears case on taxation of oil contractor activities
On 13 February 2025, the Supreme Court is due to hear the appeal of Dolphin Drilling Limited (“Dolphin”) against the decision of the Court of Appeal limiting its ability to make full deductions for vessel hiring costs when calculating its profits for ring-fenced corporation tax. Although the fac...
How long will my injury claim take?
Stewarts 11/02/2025
Many of our clients understandably want to know at the outset how long their claim will take – but because each injury is unique, it can be difficult to predict how long a case will take to resolve. How long do injury claims take to settle? Partners Warren Maxwell (Personal Injury) and Alison Gold...
Ransomware’s risk to businesses may be growing more complex
Any business that uses IT and computer systems faces a multitude of cyber risks including the threat of ransomware – bad actors blocking use of systems until the victim pays a ransom. New analysis by research firm Chainalysis has indicated that the total global value of ransomware payments last ye...
Burges Salmon acts for Zetland Capital on £70m hotel refinancing
Burges Salmon 11/02/2025
Burges Salmon’s Hotels team, part of the firm’s Built Environment sector group, has advised on a significant refinancing deal to support further investment in Manchester and Edinburgh hotel properties
Transparency in Family Courts (2025)
Burges Salmon 10/02/2025
As of Monday 27 January 2025, reporters now have permission to attend and report on nearly all proceedings in the English and Welsh family courts
B-Innovative Week 2025 takes-off! Burges Salmon embarks on its annual innovation week
The firm is hosting its annual innovation week with a series of in-person and virtual talks and hands-on live sessions to empower practical innovation
The new personal injury discount rate
Stewarts 09/02/2025
In an article first published in the 21 January edition of Solicitor’s Journal, Head of International Injury and Aviation Julian Chamberlayne discusses the new personal injury discount rate that took effect on 11 January and the practical implications for practitioners. On 2 December 2024, the Lor...
Stewarts client secures highest ever recorded personal injury damages award in Guernsey following road traffic incident
Stewarts 07/02/2025
The Royal Court of Guernsey has recorded its highest-ever personal injury damages award in the case of JG v AC. Stewarts’ International Injury team represented the claimant, JG, who was 20 years old at the time of the collision in November 2021. JG sustained a complete spinal cord injury, resultin...
Pro bono legal advice – support beyond the injury claim
Stewarts 06/02/2025
When someone is seriously injured or ill, they and their families may have a huge number of immediate concerns. Unexpected admission to hospital can cause all sorts of financial pressures and will raise questions that most people will never have needed to think about before. Pro bono legal advice fo...
Webinar: Navigating redundancy and restructuring programmes – a practical guide for employers
Burges Salmon 06/02/2025
In this webinar, we will explain how to manage a redundancy programme and guide you through the process, whilst exploring helpful alternatives for you to be aware of.
How do financial settlements on divorce differ in England and Scotland?
In this article, Divorce and Family associate Rebecca Worsley compares Scots and English family law in respect of the division of finances on divorce. Having qualified as a solicitor in England in 2017, in 2023 Rebecca completed the Qualifying Lawyers Assessment and was admitted to the roll of solic...
Burges Salmon advises UPM Raflatac on £146m UK acquisition
The firm’s Corporate and M&A team has guided its international client through a deal with UK-based Metamark
International CARBitration – February 2025
This month, International CARBitration lives up to its name, demonstrating our International Arbitration teams global reach across multiple continents. From the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand to the serene beaches of the Seychelles and more, our coverage highlights the truly international na...
Burges Salmon advises Cardiff Parkway Developments on new transport hub and business district in Wales
Burges Salmon 05/02/2025
The firm’s Planning and Compulsory Purchase team acted on the transport-led regeneration scheme, standing to benefit communities, the economy and the environment
Burges Salmon advises GCP on £16.5m onshore wind farm sale
Burges Salmon 04/02/2025
The disposal to OnPath Energy highlights strong market demand for renewable energy assets and supports GCP’s commitment to capital allocation policy
How can the UK’s growing space industry balance sustainability and commercial viability? (Part Two)
Stewarts 04/02/2025
The UK’s space industry has experienced exceptional growth in recent years following the implementation of the Space Industry Act 2018. This has prompted the UK Space Agency to undertake a consultation to consider the important policy questions that will dictate how the space industry grows over t...
Law Commission’s scoping report on financial remedies on divorce questions whether the law needs reform
The Law Commission published its scoping report on the laws governing finances on divorce and the ending of a civil partnership on 18 December 2024. In an earlier article written by trainee Victoria Lee Domenech, we considered the project’s terms of reference and previous attempts at reform. In th...
February 2025 Pensions Law Update
This month’s newsletter features insights on DB surplus proposals, and options for using the PPF’s surplus, as well as updates on dashboards connection, ESG actions, auto-enrolment compliance, and more
Burges Salmon expands Private Wealth team with director appointment
Burges Salmon 03/02/2025
Stewart Jordan joins the firm’s Tax and Private Wealth team, bringing extensive international tax expertise to support the firm’s globally mobile client base