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Accelerating arbitration: Expedited procedures and key changes in the new ICC Rules – Episode 2

07 July 2026

In this episode, Jack Hobbs and Christopher Howitt discuss the major updates in the ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 and what they mean for practitioners, clients, and the future of international arbitration.

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21 February 2020

Police use of Facial Recognition – Artificial Discrimination?

It has been some months since the High Court delivered its judgment in R v Bridges concerning the use by South Wales police (SWP) of live facial recognition (LFR) in a public place. For further details see our case analysis here. (link) The claimant has since appealed the decision in the Court of Appeal and the SWP is still under investigation by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

21 February 2020
Construction

Construction projects and adverse conditions: What are the rules?

Whilst it’s not unusual for adverse weather to affect the UK, it always seems to come as something of a surprise to us. However, what does ‘adverse weather’ actually mean in law? How do you determine any entitlement to money or time? And what should you do if your project suffers delay as a result of bad weather?

20 February 2020
Immigration

The Global Talent Visa is here: What are the key changes?

The Global Talent visa officially opened today and has been added to Appendix W (or Workers) of the Immigration Rules. Ironically, this latest visa category is not within the Point-Based System, and it is unclear how it will function when the new Points-Based System route opens in 2021.

20 February 2020
Employment

New ACAS guidance on the use of NDA’s

ACAS has recently published guidance on the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA's).

19 February 2020
Immigration

An end to low-skilled migrant workers: Government announces its policy for the 2021 immigration system

The Government has today released its Policy Statement on the UK’s Points Based Immigration System.

18 February 2020
Employment

Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave – new laws as of April 2020

As of 6th April 2020, new laws will come into force giving employees the right to both parental bereavement leave and pay.