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Intimidation and Greed: Experts Speak Out on Big Law's Role in Perpetuating Child Labour

Those involved in high-profile cases believe that, despite waving the ESG flag, the world's top law firms play a critical role in exacerbating one of global society's greatest ills.
11 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon de Reya Files £250M Group Action Against Uber

The claimants are suing Uber for losses incurred allegedly as a result of unlawful activities by the company in the London taxi market.
2 minute read

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Singapore's Legal Disciplinary Body Hands Down 3-Year Suspension to Partner Duo

The two lawyers the lead counsel on opposite sides of a case that Singapore's Court of Appeal heard on January 20, 2021.
3 minute read

International Edition

Pallas Partners: What We Would Put in Our Election Manifesto

A general election in the UK is expected in the second half of 2024, but what would law firm partners put in their own election manifesto?
5 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funders Have Won the Battle—But Will They Win the War?

Debate has intensified about the societal value of litigation funders as the UK government prepares a change to the rules that would help them, with some saying a review is needed first.
6 minute read

International Edition

Rugby Brain Injury Lawsuit Spotlights Role of Litigation Funding

The importance of litigation funding in UK class actions has been in the spotlight over recent months—particularly since the renewed attention on the Post Office Horizon scandal.
4 minute read

International Edition

UK Expected to Relax Litigation Funding Rules, Reversing Supreme Court Ruling

In addition to new legislation, the government said it was also considering options for a wider review of the sector and how third-party litigation funding is carried out.
3 minute read

International Edition

UK Government Throws Weight Behind Extensive Anti-SLAPPs Legislation

The government said the decision was 'in response to a rising tide of this pernicious form of litigation', including high-profile cases involving Russian oligarchs and allies of Vladimir Putin.
4 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon Acquires Majority Stake in Brazilian Group Actions Business

The group actions business' founders had a role in originating the £36 billion Mariana dam disaster claim currently making its way through UK courts.
2 minute read

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UK Justice Secretary Vows Legislation to Protect Litigation Funding

The proposed legislation could bypass a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that litigation funding agreements were unenforceable in competition cases.
3 minute read

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