United Kingdom: Insolvency/Bankruptcy

A UK court case reveals how a junior lawyer at a prestigious international law firm relied entirely on AI for legal research, resulting in hallucinated case citations and fabricated statutory provisions being submitted to the court. The incident prompted judicial scrutiny and raises critical questions about the proper role of artificial intelligence in legal practice and the enduring importance of traditional research skills.

The English High Court's decision in Re Esken Ltd confirms that Guernsey-incorporated companies with their centre of main interests in England can seamlessly transition from administration...

The Technology & Construction Court has issued a landmark ruling on Building Liability Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022, establishing that courts can impose liability on associated companies before final judgment...

The chemicals sector is experiencing unprecedented turbulence as long-standing structural weaknesses meet acute market volatility. Senior legal experts from A&O Shearman examine how corporates and creditors are adapting their strategies, what trends are reshaping the industry, and where investors and restructuring professionals should focus their attention when navigating this challenging landscape.

Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Frith has made final an interim charging order in respect of the joint matrimonial home of Mr Crabb, a judgment debtor following a successful fraudulent trading claim and his wife.

When a business or an inpidual in England and Wales becomes insolvent and is facing bankruptcy there are important legal obligations.

English football has entered a new era. In July 2025, after a long journey set in motion by the attempted breakaway European Super League and the Fan-Led Review led by Tracey Crouch MP...

In autumn of 2025, the English High Court decided that liquidators have unlimited personal exposure: they cannot contractually limit or exclude their personal liability for breach of duty.

Every year, the courts make a vast number of insolvency case law decisions. Many refine established legal principles; some are highly fact-specific (and distinguishable on that basis)...