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The Disclosure Review Working Group (DRWG), which is considering the potential simplification of disclosure rules for the Business and Property Courts, has today published a brief update on progress...

Words that unmarried men have been uttering for decades down the pub, and which make private client lawyers wince. The idea of a ‘common law’ husband or wife, who is treated as a spouse in other respects, might be easy to assume.

The International Chamber of Commerce has introduced its 2026 Rules of Arbitration, bringing significant procedural changes to enhance efficiency and clarity in ICC arbitrations. Key amendments include making Terms of Reference optional, introducing Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions, and codifying established practices around arbitrator disclosure and early determination procedures. These changes reflect the evolution of international arbitration practice and align ICC procedures with other leading ar