On the occasion of Edward Album’s departure from its member group, LegalUK would like to thank Edward for his contribution over the years. Edward joined LegalUK at inception in 2017 where he represented the viewpoints of the commodity and arbitration communities. His tireless support of LegalUK objectives and enthusiastic and articulate contributions to discussions at […]
Law, its extent and method are critical to doing business; and English law provides a highly desirable system. It is predictable yet innovative; and also apolitical. The legal environment it creates supports commercial transactions and all aspects of the commercial marketplace. The main reasons for selecting English law, and its advantages, are discussed below. This […]
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For centuries, the UK’s success as a trading nation and leading centre for international finance has rested on its reputation as a trusted partner where justice and the rule of law prevail. In recent years, legal services have also been a valuable contributor to UK prosperity in its own right, with many international disputes settled […]
Last week, LegalUK called on the legal and business communities alongside Government to establish a new National Institute for Legal Innovation, as the UK faces greater competition from jurisdictions such as China. Speaking at an event with attendees from across the legal, political, and business world, Richard Susskind, a Director of Legal UK and pioneer […]
An edited transcript of their conversation appears below. Michael Redman: Helen, as we celebrate International Disputes Week here in London, what are some of the key themes that you expect to emerge from the sessions? Helen Dodds: Following last year’s theme, which was “global, sustainable, ethical”, this year’s theme is “adapting to a changing world”. […]
‘The Oxera Report was the first serious report into the economic value of English Law as a platform for international business transactions. Philip Wood’s book is another important first: it is the first serious analysis of the risks which international businesses should be considering when they choose a legal platform for their commercial transactions. Legal […]
LCIA 2021 annual casework report shows a significant majority of users come from outside the UK, choose English law for their cases and have their arbitrations seated in England. […]
Portland Commercial Courts Report 2022 – includes expert opinion from Legal UK Directors Dame Elizabeth Gloster and Helen Dodds. […]
Following an engaging week of topics, debate and discussion, we reflect on LIDW 2022. Leading figures in the judiciary, UK Government, and more covered current global issues in dispute resolution, including: sustainability; corporate social, ethical and environmental responsibility; the wellbeing challenges of ‘winning at all costs’; climate change disputes; witness recollection; trade challenges in a […]
