The article explores the implications of the High Court judgment, which rejected Shein’s claims concerning thousands of product photographs and found that Temu had not authorised copyright infringement by third-party merchants. The ruling also raises important questions around platform liability,
More about Head of IP & Commercial quoted in WIPR on Shein v Temu copyright rulingDrawing on recent ONS insolvency data, Frances highlights the challenges limiting the use of CVAs, including complex voting rules, landlord opposition and the role of HMRC. She also explores a number of reforms that could make CVAs a more effective
More about Head of Insolvency & Restructuring authors article on the future of CVAs for Insolvency Insider UKIn the decision, the High Court considered the effect of alterations made to a legal charge after it had been executed. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that a material alteration to a deed or similar instrument, made without the knowledge
More about Insolvency Partner’s article on Boult v Together Personal Finance Ltd published in Expert Witness JournalThe article reports on the Supreme Court’s decision in Augustine v Data Cars Limited, which considered the rights of part-time workers under the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000. The Court ruled that a worker’s part-time status
More about Employment Partner quoted in The Law Society Gazette on Supreme Court ruling for part-time workersThe article explores the options available to landlords facing rent arrears following a tenant’s bankruptcy and the impact of recent changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Paul explains that bankruptcy does not automatically end a tenancy or remove
More about Property Litigation Senior Manager quoted in The Sunday Times on tenant bankruptcyIn the interview, Esther discusses her move from electrical and electronic engineering into law, the influence of her STEM background on her practice and the importance of combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of clients’ commercial objectives. She also
More about IP & Commercial Partner featured in The Law Society Gazette’s My Legal Life seriesThis year’s rankings saw 11 individual ranking promotions, five new individual rankings, two new team rankings, and one team ranking promotion. In total, the firm now holds 25 individual rankings and six team rankings across the guide. Among this year’s
More about Wedlake Bell achieves outstanding results in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 rankingsThe article explores how the rule operates when an executor dies before completing the administration of an estate, allowing responsibility to pass automatically to the executor of that person’s own estate. It considers the benefits of the rule in maintaining
More about Private Client Partner quoted in The Telegraph on executor succession and probate rules