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Client Guide: Norwich Pharmacal Orders Explained
In this Client Guide we explain what a Norwich Pharmacal Order is, when you might need one, how to obtain it, and arguments to counter an…
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Client Guide: Anti-Suit Injunctions Explained
This Client Guide outlines the key points to consider when applying for, or defending, an Anti-Suit Injunction: a powerful court order that…
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Briefing
English Commercial Court Rules That Assignment of ICSID Awards is Not Permitted
In a keenly awaited judgment, the English Commercial Court has ruled on appeal that ICSID and ECT arbitration awards are not assignable in the case…
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Striking the Balance: English Court of Appeal Guidance on Confidentiality and Open Justice in Litigation
The Court of Appeal has provided important guidance on the test for the redaction of confidential information in public judgments. The judgment…
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The English Arbitration Act 2025 – Key Changes
The new English Arbitration Act 2025 officially came into force on the 1 August 2025. In this article we look beyond the headline, analyse the…
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Commercial Litigation Case Update
We are delighted to present the inaugural edition of the English Commercial Litigation Case Update, a summary of relevant recent key cases. HFW is…
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The Privy Council Abolishes the Shareholder Rule
In a landmark judgment handed down in July 2025 , the Privy Council departed from the exception to legal advice privilege applying as between a…
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New CIArb Guidelines on the Use of AI in Arbitration
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators recently published its guidance on the Use of AI in arbitration (2025). The Guidelines provide a framework…
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When Does an Undertaking To Refrain From Enforcement Differ From a Non-Enforcement Agreement?
In March 2025, the English High Court in Segulah Medical Acceleration AB anors v Tripathi anor ruled that a British Virgin Islands injunction…
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Briefing
What Does the New English Arbitration Act 2025 Mean for Parties?
“New law to turbocharge [England’s] position as the world-leader in arbitration” – that is how the UK government has described the new English…
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Client Guide: Successfully navigating the English Civil Litigation Procedure
This Client Guide provides an insight into the how best to navigate the English civil procedure system to obtain the best outcome for your matter.
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Client Guide: Making the most of Mediation
This Client Guide sets out what Mediation is and when, how, and why to use it.
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