Litigation Demands a Different Model

In litigation, valuation is not an academic exercise. It is evidence under attack. Valuation opinions are tested in expert reports, challenged in depositions, and scrutinized at trial. Every assumption is examined, every methodology contested, and every conclusion must be communicated clearly enough to withstand cross-examination. In that environment, most valuation work is not just reviewed—it …

We’re proof you CAN quit your miserable high-salary job and go it alone. Here’s EXACTLY how we did it without suffering financially – and the six simple steps that mean anyone can work less but earn more

It was during another six-day working week on the glitzy set of BBC TV reality show So You Think You Can Dance that Gareth Davies first realised he couldn’t carry on as he was. Gareth, now 51, says the hours were long and pressure was high in the competition, hosted by Cat Deeley, which ran …

How do professional footballers keep their divorces private?

Saturday 30 May 2026 6:00 am |  Updated:  Friday 29 May 2026 11:19 am For footballers and other high-profile athletes, relationship breakdown may start as a personal matter, but where there is fame, wealth, public interest and commercial pressure, it can quickly become something much larger. A messy divorce can dominate headlines, distract from performance, and …

Divorcing a Narcissist: The Legal Perspective

“I’m divorcing a narcissist,” is a common thing people say in divorce conversations. Many people going through divorce describe their spouse as a narcissist, especially when the relationship has involved control, manipulation, intimidation, or emotional chaos. But there’s an important distinction people need to understand. Just because someone is acting selfishly during divorce doesn’t necessarily …

London reclaims European tech crown as money floods into AI and fintech

Thursday 28 May 2026 12:01 am |  Updated:  London has reclaimed its position as Europe’s leading tech spot, overtaking Paris after a sharp rise in AI investment and a renewed influx of global capital into its startup scene. New figures from Dealroom show London ranked fourth globally in its latest Global Tech Ecosystem Index, behind only …

AI-washing – when AI hype becomes a litigation risk

Practical takeaways – what boards and legal teams should do now Audit the AI narrative. Map where and how AI appears in your external communications and test whether the claims match the technology you actually use. Stress-test “autonomy” claims. Scrutinise references to “agentic”, “autonomous” or “AI-driven” processes and record the level of human oversight and …

The $8 Billion Fight That Shows Why Litigation Is Still the City’s Ultimate Blood Sport

  Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor A monster battle is unfolding in the sprawling claim against audit powerhouse PwC, born from the spectacular implosion of Chinese property behemoth China Evergrande, the most indebted property group in the world. Senior silks like Richard Handyside KC, the Fountain Court Chambers’ Head, are facing off against those from …

Redundancy reforms could hit firms with ‘perpetual’ bureaucracy

Monday 25 May 2026 1:21 pm The government has been warned against law changes on collective redundancy which businesses say could swamp bosses in more costs and bureaucracy. As part of Labour’s Employment Rights Act, the government is set to require businesses to undertake a consultation of the entire firm whenever they make a certain …