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June 2024

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November 2023

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Quarter of people say they work with a sexual predator, study shows
October 2023

October 2023

Third of workers experience sexually inappropriate behaviour from colleagues but many are too scared to report it, research shows
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Barristers' chambers secures private equity investment from LDC tech and flexibility an advantage for the "21st century Bar"

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The Future of Free Speech Online: Legal Battles and Emerging Trends in the UK and EU

The future of free speech online is a pivotal issue in the UK and EU, where digital platforms are increasingly becoming central to public discourse. As these platforms grow in ...
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

Six TBG Barristers Listed in Legal 500 Rankings

We'd like to extend our congratulations to the six TBG barristers listed in this year's Legal 500 rankings.
The Barrister Group
The Barrister Group

Mediation as Change Management

At the outset, we have two (or sometimes more) parties in dispute. Hostility, rancour, and frustration - not to mention escalating cost - are frequent bedfellows. The end position ...
Michael Bass
Michael Bass

The Evolving Landscape of AI in the UK: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, and Trade Secrets

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries across the globe, and the UK is no exception. From healthcare to finance, AI is driving innovation at an ...
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

Is Mandatory Mediation the Future?

“An ounce of mediation is worth a pound of arbitration and a ton of litigation”[1].
Farhan Ahmad
Farhan Ahmad

Will the Caribbean Court of Justice replace the Privy Council?

This paper is based on a talk Richard Clayton QC gave to the Commonwealth Lawyers Association at the 2021 Conference in Nassau, the Bahamas in September 2021.
Richard Clayton KC
Richard Clayton KC

“Pipe of Peace” or “Piece of Pipe”?

The recent Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris had all the trappings of gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome. Billed in even respectable broadsheets as “The ...
Stephen Shaw
Stephen Shaw

A Practical Guide for Legal Aid funding in ECtHR cases

I am doing this article as a result of my ECtHR case (Chowdhury v UK (App No: 31428/18)) in which I needed to obtain Legal Aid for my client. It was a complicated process and one ...
Farhan Ahmad
Farhan Ahmad

Mediating Climate Change Disputes: Navigating Scope 3 Effects and International Law Implementation in Energy Transition Projects

As the global community intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, the transition to sustainable energy sources has become a critical challenge, especially within the realm ...
Philip Corsano
Philip Corsano

Navigating Patent Law in the Age of AI: The Landmark Case of Comptroller-General v. Emotional Perception AI

UK Court of Appeal Clarifies Standards for AI Patentability in Landmark Emotional Perception AI Case The UK Court of Appeal has issued a pivotal ruling in a case involving ...
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

Renters’ Rights Bill – A Brief Summary of the Proposed Changes

Keir Starmer’s Labour has put forward their version of the Renters’ Reform Bill, calling it the “Renters’ Rights Bill.” According to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, the bill ...
George Chrysanthou
George Chrysanthou

Mediation at the Heart of Dispute Resolution

Two years ago, at the London International Dispute Week, the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, revealed his vision for a complete overhaul of dispute resolution system in the ...
Stephen Shaw
Stephen Shaw

The Ownership of Knowledge in AI-Generated Content

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed many aspects of our lives, from automated customer service to sophisticated content generation.
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

Best Practice for Mental Health in Asylum Claims

Supporting the mental health of asylum seekers is essential, as they often endure immense stress from past trauma, the complexities of the asylum process, and the uncertainty ...
Farhan Ahmad
Farhan Ahmad

The Validity of a Ceremony of a Nigerian Customary Law Marriage Celebrated Outside of Nigeria

A ceremony of customary marriage celebrated outside Nigeria by a couple who are domiciled in Nigeria will not create a valid marriage if the ceremony does not comply with the law ...
Chima Umezuruike
Chima Umezuruike

Mediation v The Court or ‘Don’t Give Yourself to The Dark Side’

Probably one of the best ways of approaching mediation is by comparing it to ‘going to court’; after all that is what most parties are expecting. It’s also a good way of educating ...
Dr David Carey
Dr David Carey

The Rise of AI: Implications for Market Competition and EU Policy

As AI technologies continue to evolve and integrate into various sectors, their impact on market competition has become a significant concern. The European Union (EU) is actively ...
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

The Concept of 'Double-Decker' Marriages in Nigeria

The purpose of this article is to examine and analyse the concept of “double-decker” marriages in Nigeria and to determine if there is in law, a double-decker marriage.
Chima Umezuruike
Chima Umezuruike

From Halliburton to Aiteo: Exploring the Evolution of English Jurisprudence on Arbitrator Bias

The impartiality of arbitrators is essential for ensuring fairness and legitimacy in arbitration. This article explores how English jurisprudence on arbitrator bias has evolved by ...
Divya Kesar
Divya Kesar

Taming the Green-Eyed Monster: Jealousy's Role in Dispute Resolution and How Best to Tackle It

One of BBC Radio 4’s longest running and popular programmes was called Quote… Unquote. It ran for over 40 years, and its last broadcast was in December 2021. Devised and hosted by ...
Stephen Shaw
Stephen Shaw

ACV Appeals – A New Approach

Until the recent decision of Newton v Derbyshire Dales DC [2024] UKFTT 435 (GRC) the First-tier Tribunal (“FTT”) judges hearing ACV cases have taken a clear and united approach to ...
Christopher Cant
Christopher Cant

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