Europe: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

When businesses think about defamation, the instinct is often to think of newspaper headlines or social media controversies. In practice, some of the most damaging and costly claims can arise much closer to home – inside the workplace itself.

Social media is now central to how individuals and businesses communicate. However, the same features that make these platforms effective, speed, reach, and ease of sharing, also increase the risk of reputational harm.

The landmark defamation judgment in Kamal v Tax Policy Associates & Mr Daniel Neidle [2026] EWHC 551 (KB) represents the first occasion on which a court has applied the statutory regime...

The English Commercial Court has confirmed that the Kalmneft factors apply not only to late arbitration challenges, but also to attempts to expand challenges that were originally brought within the statutory time limit

The UK's payments regulatory framework may be about to undergo its most significant overhaul since the introduction of the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs).

When termination for cause ends a contract, it happens on the spot. No notice period, no grace period. But Austrian law sets a more stringent bar: courts weigh whether the “cause” was truly serious enough to make continuing the contract unreasonable...

The Court of Appeal in Luxembourg addresses a critical application for suspensive effect in ongoing appeal proceedings between medical technology companies. This case involves patent EP 2 352 431 and raises important questions about procedural rights under the Unified Patent Court Agreement and the European Convention on Human Rights.

Turkish courts consistently reject compensation claims filed by children born with disabilities like Down syndrome against physicians, ruling that such claims constitute an impermissible "right not to exist" or "retroactive euthanasia." While the right to life remains absolute and inalienable under Turkish constitutional law, parents may still pursue damages when physicians fail their duty to inform during pregnancy.

Road traffic accidents are among the most frequent reasons people seek legal counsel in Cyprus. While some cases settle directly with insurers, others demand thorough legal, medical, and factual examination—particularly when serious injuries, disputed liability, long-term symptoms, loss of earnings, or future medical needs are involved. This comprehensive FAQ addresses the most common questions about car accident and personal injury claims in Cyprus.

Turkish courts consistently reject compensation claims filed by children born with disabilities like Down syndrome against physicians, ruling that such claims constitute an impermissible "right not to exist" or "retroactive euthanasia." While the right to life remains absolute and inalienable under Turkish constitutional law, parents may still pursue damages when physicians fail their duty to inform during pregnancy.

The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) has published its final legal statement on liability for AI harms under the private law of England and Wales, following a public consultation earlier this year.

The publication of Donna Ockenden's final report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has brought to light systemic issues in communication, patient safety, and accountability that extend far beyond a single institution. With maternity claims representing 57% of new clinical negligence claims by value and costing the NHS £1.3 billion annually, the question arises: how can improved communication and mental health support during the perinatal period prevent both devastatin