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March 30, 2026

The decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH v Constitution Aircraft Leasing is the first time the Supreme Court has considered the scope of UK Russia-related trade sanctions as they apply to financial instruments – specifically, standby letters of credit. It is also the first authoritative ruling on the protection afforded by … Read more

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March 8, 2026

40 standout UK law cases from the past 12 months

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In fields as diverse as public law, immigration, environmental planning, consumer finance, and intellectual property, this year’s decisions underline the importance of remaining current with developments that have profound practical implications.

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