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Steven Friel & Michael Williams predict an upsurge in derivatives litigation in the English courts

Peter Hayden outlines a beneficial decision for investors in hedge funds wishing to bring multiple derivative actions

Legislation news update

In the hope of writing off loans, many people are being exploited by case management companies, says Rodney Gardner

Finance

Retail banks successful in unarranged overdraft charges test case

Client accounts managed by solicitors will be guaranteed up to £50,000 per person, per bank.

Annuitants’ solicitor estimates losses to be in the region of £6.5bn

Sympathy but no compensation for Northern Rock investors

Christopher Coffin & Sarah Quilliam look for guarantees in commercial contracts

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

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Entries are now open for the 2026 LexisNexis Legal Awards, celebrating achievement and innovation in the law across 24 categories
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