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28 May 2025
Issue: 8118 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Dispute resolution
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Don’t miss LIDW25

Justice minister Sarah Sackman KC will give the opening address at London International Disputes Week (LIDW25) on 3 June

Sackman said: ‘As markets rapidly change, innovative dispute resolution not only settles disagreements but drives economic growth and transforms industries.’

LIDW25 features a keynote address from former International Court of Justice president Judge Joan Donoghue, a fireside chat with James Besley, co-head of legal at Google DeepMind, a ‘View from business’ by Lord Karan Bilimoria, chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, and a celebration of 200 years of the Law Society with its president, Richard Atkinson.

LIDW25 runs 2–6 June.

Issue: 8118 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Dispute resolution
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EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

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Ellisons—Francesca Brown

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Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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