Ask a group of international lawyers which country provides the best justice and most of them will respond with an answer which includes the phrase: well, […]
Where can you find the best justice system?
When lawmakers become Lawbreakers: politicians in the dock
We are in the unusual position where the President of the United States and the man most likely to be the next Prime Minister of the […]
The Supreme Court of public opinion: sex, death and abortion
The law is often criticised for being too slow in reflecting changes that occur in societal attitudes. But the debate over whether it is a catalyst […]
Soft Law of the French ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCY is swiftly developing – should we comply or not?
Created by the so-called “Sapin II” Law of 9 December 2016 (the Law), the French Anti-Corruption Agency (Agence française anticorruption, the AFA) is at the heart […]
Japan Inc. to explore new wave of European acquisitions on back of historic EU-Japan trade deal
With Japanese businesses sitting on more than $900 billion dollars in cash, analysts expect a “spending spree” as Japanese companies target new acquisitions abroad. The European […]
Fear of China: Huawei and the Rule of Law
The Rule of Law. Like democracy, the phrase is much used by politicians when they are trying to assume the role of a statesman rather than […]
Extinction Rebellion: right cause, wrong truth
English criminal law has recently been working overtime. As Extinction Rebellion protests have disrupted everyday life at multiple locations, well over 1000 people have been arrested […]
Will technology kill all the lawyers?
It is more than ten years since Richard Susskind completed his provocative work, The End of Lawyers? He was right to end the title with a […]
Calling time on the death penalty
New laws in small countries rarely make big headlines.
Don’t litigate – mediate instead
Commercial disputes arise as an inevitable consequence of globalisation. Internationally, they have continued to grow in number as a direct result of increased cross-border activity. Those […]
Ask me not what I know
Nick Clegg to face questions in ENRC Court action
Is Singapore the future of law?
It is thirty years since my first visit to Singapore. At the time, I had no idea that within a decade I would be managing a […]