Lacking credibility? An expert’s overriding duty to the Upper Tribunal
The case of Heath Colin v London Southend Airport clarifies the obligations of experts when giving evidence to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
27 August 2021
Meeting EU air quality standards – is the UK blowing hot and cold?
The UK has until mid-April 2017 to take action to improve its air quality. We discuss the problems facing and options available to the government.
05 May 2017
Mayor of London and TfL adverts: not so proud
The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in the "gay bus advertising" case could result in the Mayor of London being added to the proceedings as a defendant.
29 January 2014
Mars recall: a reminder that in food crisis management, preparation is key
The recent announcement that Mars has launched an international recall of chocolate bars has sparked widespread media attention.
09 March 2016
Local Council winning when it was wrong
When responses to consultations are not properly considered by local councils, affected members of the public can, in theory, bring Judicial Review proceedings. What do the courts think?
22 November 2013
Minority shareholders: valuation of shares following a dispute
If a shareholder does not own a controlling interest in a company, it or s/he will be vulnerable to the management of the business by the majority. What remedies are available?
19 December 2014
UK Government announces consultation on reforms to UK data protection regime
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has announced a consultation on UK data protection reform to ‘secure a pro-growth and trusted data regime’
24 September 2021
Legal challenge to the DfT’s £27bn road building plan dismissed
The High Court has dismissed a judicial review application which accused the Secretary of State of failing to account for environmental impacts under RIS2
09 September 2021
Limits on disclosure required in bus services access litigation
A recent court decision provides a timely reminder of the limits and appropriate use of disclosure remedies in response to a competition claim brought by Arriva against London Luton Airport.
04 September 2013
Stonehenge road tunnel development consent order overturned
Campaigners win High Court judicial review challenge quashing the Secretary of State’s approval of the A303 Stonehenge tunnel
09 September 2021
Limited scope for Judicial Review of a regulator's disciplinary proceedings
Courts back FCA's investigative and enforcement action and signal an unwillingness to allow those prosecuted by the FCA to go outside the statutory process to challenge the FCA's decision making.
25 June 2013
Method in the MADness: The new Market Abuse Regulation
The EU's market abuse framework will shortly be overhauled as the Market Abuse Directive is repealed by the Market Abuse Regulation. This briefing summarises key changes to the market abuse regime.
26 February 2016