Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

Under section 49 of the Solicitors Act 1974 an appeal from a decision of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) lies to the High Court. Similar rights of appeal exist under section 40 of the Medical Act 1983 (against a decision of the MPTS) and section 29 of the Dentists Act 1984 (from a decision of the PCC or Practice Committee).

The ongoing expansion of global commerce and cross-border transactions continues to fuel economic growth and open new markets. However, with this progress comes an increased risk of international disputes.

On 1 July 2025, the Hague Judgments Convention entered into force in the UK, offering a clearer and more consistent framework for the recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial judgments between contracting states.

Welcome to the first edition of Clyde & Co’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Regulatory Newsletter. Our SHE Regulatory Group is one of the largest and most recognised teams in the UK specialising in regulatory defence work.

Welcome to the Health and Safety Newsletter, which contains updates on the latest Health & Safety cases and their implications for directors and businesses.

Welcome to the Health and Safety Newsletter, which contains updates on the latest Health & Safety cases and their implications for directors and businesses.

On 21 March 2012, The Supreme Court unanimously overturned the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Flood v. Times Newspapers Limited.

On 3 February 2012, the English High Court (Kitchin LJ) handed down its judgment in the case of Football Association Premier League Ltd and Others v QC Leisure and Others [2012] EWHC 108 (Ch).

On 3 February 2012, the English High Court (Kitchin LJ) handed down its judgment in the case of Football Association Premier League Ltd and Others v QC Leisure and Others [2012] EWHC 108 (Ch). No doubt this will be swiftly followed by a parallel decision in the criminal proceedings against the Southsea pub landlady, Mrs Murphy.

In one case, Mr Wittmer bought polished tiles from Weber which turned out to be defective once laid.

Manufacturers and distributors of goods in, and into, the United Kingdom and other EU member states will be familiar with the framework governing liability in the event that those goods cause damage or injury to consumers.

This article begins a journey, one that begins to look at the concept of innovation in the field of providing legal services. The field that I explore is that in which the liability lawyer is camped. The article poses some questions for debate. I offer no single answer but hope, reader that you will be patient and understand why that is the case.