Prest v Petrodel Resources Ltd & Ors [2013] UKSC 34 was a landmark Supreme Court decision clarifying the limited circumstances in which courts may disregard a company’s separate legal personality.

Changes under the Employment Rights Act 2005 are starting to take effect.

The Court of Appeal, in CILEX v Mazur and others [2026] EWCA Civ 369, has overturned the high-profile High Court ruling in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB). The decision is a relief for many firms, particularly those using paralegals and legal executives to handle day-to-day litigation tasks.

Foss v Harbottle (1843) 67 ER 189 is a leading nineteenth century case that established fundamental rules governing when shareholders may bring legal proceedings in relation to wrongs done to a company.

Compliance is getting simpler — we’ve streamlined multiple mandatory checks into one easy-to-use form in line with SRA guidance. Find out how this change could save you time and reduce duplication across every matter.

The Sentencing Act 2026 provides key changes to suspended custodial sentences.