How do we charge for AI-assisted work?
How do we charge for AI-assisted work? By Dipesh Dosani26 August 2025 via Law Gazette. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept in legal practice - it is actively reshaping how legal services are delivered and, crucially, how they are priced. Tasks that once consumed hours - document review, legal research, contract drafting - can now be completed in a fraction of the time. As these efficiencies become more embedded, the legal profession must confront a fundamental question
Defamation, libel and slander: What can I do if someone attacks me or my business?
Defamation, libel and slander: What can I do if someone attacks me or my business? What is defamation of character? Defamation is a statement about someone that lowers people’s view or opinion of that person. The person will have been identified and the statement published or distributed to a third party. A defence to a claim of defamation is that the statement was true, so it is often the case that any action for defamation is brought when the
Cross-Border Litigation: Challenges in Issuing and Serving Claims from England
Cross-Border Litigation: Challenges in Issuing and Serving Claims from England England remains a popular jurisdiction for resolving commercial disputes, thanks to its well-established legal system, impartial judiciary, and enforceable judgments. However, for international disputes, initiating proceedings in England and serving documents abroad can present a number of procedural and practical hurdles. This article outlines the key challenges and considerations when issuing a claim in England and serving it outside the jurisdiction. Issuing a Claim in England: Jurisdictional Gateways and
The Arbitration Act 2025: Key reforms and their impact on international arbitration in the UK
The Arbitration Act 2025: Key reforms and their impact on international arbitration in the UK The Arbitration Act 2025 significantly refines the UK’s international arbitration framework. Building upon the Arbitration Act 1996, the new legislation modernises arbitration law, enhances efficiency, and clarifies key legal principles. In this article, we examine the most important changes, why the reforms were needed, when they will take effect, and how they will shape international arbitration going forward. Key changes introduced by the Arbitration
El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC: Supreme Court ruling on creditor rights
El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC: Supreme Court ruling on creditor rights On 19 February 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal in El-Husseiny and another v Invest Bank PSC, a significant case concerning asset recovery and creditor protection. The case involved Invest Bank PSC, a UAE-based public shareholding company, which sued Ahmad Mohammad El-Husseini over alleged guarantees for loans given to UAE companies. Invest Bank obtained judgments against El-Husseini in Abu Dhabi and sought to enforce them against assets
Failure to Prevent Fraud Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
Failure to Prevent Fraud Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 The offence of “failure to prevent fraud” has been incorporated into The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act). This legislation aims to hold companies accountable if fraud is committed by employees or associated persons for the organisation’s benefit. Businesses must take active steps to prevent fraudulent activities or risk substantial penalties. In this article, we examine the implications of the offence of a
Servis-Terminal v Drelle: A Landmark Decision on the Recognition of Foreign Judgments
Servis-Terminal v Drelle: A Landmark Decision on the Recognition of Foreign Judgments The Court of Appeal has recently clarified an important aspect of cross-border enforcement in insolvency proceedings. In Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle [2025] EWCA Civ 62, the Court of Appeal ruled that a foreign judgment cannot be used as the basis for a bankruptcy petition in England and Wales unless it has first been recognised by an English court. This decision has significant implications for both creditors seeking
Investment Fraud Exposed: The Power of Private Prosecution
Investment Fraud Exposed: The Power of Private Prosecution We acted for a client based in the UAE as a private prosecutor in a fraud case, highlighting the devastating impact of investment fraud and the value of private prosecutions in achieving justice. The matter had been reported to the police, but as steps had not been taken to prosecute, we were instructed to bring the private prosecution. The defendant was the former founder and chief executive of a company that