Gordon Ashton

A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the Prime Minister may abandon planned jury reforms

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The Senior Courts Costs Office has clarified that judges conducting detailed assessment proceedings cannot order security for costs—a ruling that may leave successful parties exposed to further litigation expense

Rejecting a generous settlement can prove an expensive mistake, as two recent high-profile cases demonstrate

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to show that failing to disclose regulatory issues can attract harsher consequences than the original misconduct itself