Kate Hamblin

Dec 6, 2024 | taylorwessing.com | Tim Strong |Kate Hamblin |Katie Chandler |Helen Brannigan

In a very recent decision in Aabar Holdings S.a.r.l v Glencore Plc [2024] EWHC 3046 (Comm), the Commercial Court considered the "Shareholder Rule" established in 19th century case law. This is an exception to the law of privilege that prevented a company from asserting privilege against its own shareholders save in relation to documents that came into existence for the purpose of hostile litigation against a shareholder.

Jun 11, 2024 | theconversation.com | Kate Hamblin |Catherine Needham

Despite the fact that it is central to so many people’s lives, too often, social care is an afterthought for UK political parties. In the first TV debate of the 2024 general election, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer devoted only 36 seconds to this issue. The Liberal Democrats, by contrast, are bucking that trend. Leader Ed Davey has made a strong personal commitment to care, detailing on camera what his role as a carer for his disabled son entails.

Oct 4, 2023 | psychologytoday.com | Anastasia Rousaki |Efpraxia D. Zamani |Laura Sbaffi |Kate Hamblin

By Anastasia Rousaki, Efpraxia Zamani, Laura Sbaffi, Kate Hamblin, and Rachael Black. Source: Sabine van Erp / PixabayThe emergence of an increasingly aging population highlights the crucial role of unpaid caregivers in delivering essential care to those in need. Unpaid caregivers are individuals who provide care without compensation to those living with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other needs that may bring them into contact with the social care system.