Spotlight On...

When Relief Cannot Wait: Why India Needs Emergency Arbitration Reform

As England reinforces emergency arbitration through legislative reform, Arish Bharucha and Eloise Crompton consider why India should do the same

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Insolvency Focus 

The Last Drop? Recovering Wine and Whiskey Held by Insolvent Companies

When a wine or whisky business enters insolvency, identifying and tracing specific bottles or casks may be critical to recovering assets ahead of unsecured creditors.

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St Mark Lions Limited: The Debt, The Doctor and his Director's Duties

The High Court has drawn an important distinction between debt claims and misfeasance claims against directors, providing practical lessons for insolvency office holders and directors navigating financial distress.

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Legal Updates and Insights 

The ICC's Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions: Advantages and Drawbacks 

Faster awards, lower costs and streamlined procedure: we examine the ICC's new Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions and when they may, and may not, be the right choice for parties. 

Privilege and Evidence Gathering: Where are the Courts Drawing the Line? 

Three recent judgments provide valuable guidance on privilege, disclosure obligations and the limits of acceptable evidence gathering in modern disputes.

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News from the Bridge

Howard Kennedy achieves outstanding Chambers and Legal 500 UK 2027 rankings

We're delighted to celebrate another year of success in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. With new rankings, promotions and increased recognition for our lawyers and teams, these results reflect the exceptional talent across the firm and our continued commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

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And now for something completely different... 

The curious case of the children who never existed

In a case described by the judge as "most extraordinary", the Family Court had to decide not where two children should live, but whether they existed at all. The applicant believed he had fathered two children and paid around £30,000 towards their support. The court ultimately found that both the pregnancies and children had been fabricated, with screenshots, messages and social media posts and metadata helping to uncover the deception.