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ADJUDICATION MATTERS: A GLOBAL OVERVIEW
December 2025As a summary of the commonality and differences in the statutory adjudication procedure across the main jurisdictions Beale & Co act in, we bring you an Overview of Adjudication in England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Ontario: Beale & Co – Adjudication matters article Adjudication serves as an important interim… Read More >
Anthropic’s Settlement and the Impact on AI Copyright
December 2025Anthropic, the developer behind the AI model ‘Claude’, was sued in a class action in the US over alleged copyright infringement. Anthropic subsequently reached a settlement for an estimated $1.5 billion. Background It is alleged that Anthropic downloaded a large library of digital books and without permission, used them to train its AI model ‘Claude’.… Read More >
The Cost to Lien: Lessons from Capital Excavating v Sandlot, 2025 ONSC 6424
December 2025A recent Ontario decision is a sharp reminder that registering a construction lien isn’t risk-free, especially when your client’s paperwork can’t support it. In Capital Excavating Corp v Sandlot Capital Inc. et al, 2025 ONSC 6424, the defendants sought an order for substantial indemnity costs against, among others, the plaintiff’s lawyer. Background Capital Excavating and… Read More >
Global Vantage: New Zealand’s Adoption of Proportionate Liability
November 2025In August 2025, the New Zealand Government announced a reform package which will replace joint and several liability with a proportionate liability regime for defective building work. With this regime yet to come into force, New Zealand will be required to implement several measures to effectively support this shift in approach. The current regime New… Read More >
Dubai’s 2026-2028 Budget – Implications for the Construction and Infrastructure Sector
November 2025His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal years 2026-2028 with total estimated expenditure of AED302.7 billion and revenues of AED329.2 billion, the largest in the emirate’s history. This multi-year budget underscores Dubai’s commitment to sustainable growth, advanced infrastructure,… Read More >
Staying Compliant: A Guide to Sanctions Law
November 2025In today’s global economy, sanctions are a powerful tool used by governments and international bodies to promote peace, security, and human rights. Whilst they pursue political objectives, they create a headache for businesses which are compelled to ensure compliance or risk protracted investigations and stringent penalties. Sanctions measures restrict financial dealings and trade with certain… Read More >
Awaab’s Law: A New Dawn for Tenant Safety
November 2025Following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from a mould-related respiratory condition, the first phase of a new law came into force on 27 October 2025, mandating that landlords must investigate and rectify, within strict statutory timeframes, dangerous living conditions in their properties. Known as ‘Awaab’s Law’, the ‘Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements)… Read More >
AI Readiness Across the Professions and What it Means for Insurers
November 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming professional services across all sectors, creating new opportunities and new risks. We consider the differing approaches of various professional bodies, and whether those differences should have any impact on Insurers’ perception of the risk presented by the use of AI by different professions. This divergence provides useful insight into which… Read More >
In Competition… Competition & Public Procurement Law: November 2025 Update
November 2025Welcome to the fourth edition of ‘In Competition’. We discuss the reforms within the UK rail sector and why some commentators fear this could limit competition to the detriment of passengers. The UK CMA has released new guidance on seeking immunity from penalties in cartel investigations, as well as key aspects of its approach to… Read More >
Global Vantage: India’s Disputes Dilemma? The Need to Accelerate Arbitration
November 2025India’s justice system is facing growing pressure to shift disputes away from overburdened courts towards more efficient dispute resolution mechanisms. In response, there has been a push to strengthen its arbitration framework, endorsed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 and its recent speed-focussed amendments designed to streamline the procedure and reduce delay. However, meaningful… Read More >