The High Court, in Cunico Resources NV and others v Daskalakis and another [2018] EWHC 3382 (Comm), dismissed an application for judgment in default on the basis that the defendant’s…

The second tournament of the Tie Break Tens Tennis Series took place last month in Vienna. Tie Break Tens is a new unique, fast format tennis series, launched at London’s…

Despite best efforts, sometimes litigation is just unavoidable. Issues can arise between commercial organisations or between individuals which simply cannot be resolved. Add to the mix personalities, ego, stubbornness and…

There have recently been several well-known and long established High Street stores entering into some form of insolvency/reorganisation – in 2018 we saw House of Fraser, Toys R Us UK,…

The Government’s ambitious plans to expand broadband across the UK, involves nationwide coverage of gigabit-capable networks by 2033. To ensure that this is implemented the Electronic Communications Code came into…

In the matter of Michael Anthony O’Byrne (2) Erla Rafns-O’Byrne [2018] UKUT 395 The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) considered whether a restrictive covenant had to be the sole impediment to…

Following the consultation at the beginning of 2018, the responses have now been considered and, in response, the Communities Secretary has announced new plans for a housing complaints service relating…

A Part 36 offer is a settlement offer that can be made throughout court proceedings by either the defendant or claimant. It is used to focus efforts on an early…

Hamlins Reputation Management and Privacy team provides expert guidance to victims of Unlawful Information Gathering (UIG), which includes what is commonly referred to as ‘Phone Hacking’. UIG is a means…