Karen Birch

1 month ago | lexology.com | James Freeman |Sarah Morreau |Karen Birch

On 24 February, the UK Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent. The new Act introduces a series of enhancements to the Arbitration Act 1996 following a review by the Law Commission. These changes aim to ensure the UK’s arbitration laws remain fit for purpose and, as the UK Government’s press release puts it, to “turbocharge [the] UK’s position as the world leader in arbitration”.

Oct 5, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Karen Birch |Andrew Denny |Pranay Lekhi

The dynamics of the new space race significantly increase disputes risks as space becomes more congested and the competition to get ahead intensifies. Until recently, the thought of humans reaching outer space as tourists in a vehicle built by a private corporation was unfathomable.

Oct 4, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Karen Birch |Jack Busby |Andrew Denny

Exploiting natural resources, manufacturing products and growing food in space are now well within the realms of possibility. Identifying, assessing and mitigating disputes risks arising from these activities pose a significant challenge given the relative legal vacuum in which parties will be operating. Interest in exploring space has had a chequered history since the initial moon landings more than half a century ago.

Oct 3, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Karen Birch |Andrew Denny |Maeve Hanna

Disputes risks are an ever-present part of doing business. Indeed, for some, these risks are built into their business model. They like to move fast and accept they may break some things. Disputes are part of the cost of achieving their goals. For most, however, there is a resigned acceptance that disputes – although best avoided – will inevitably arise at some point.