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The legal landscape for protest injunctions has shifted over recent years, with courts granting what’s known as newcomer injunctions against persons unknown (unnamed protestors). Protestors are increasingly targeting critical national infrastructure, food and defence manufacturers, and other large businesses, so it’s important for businesses to understand the key steps to take in the event of protestor disruption. Don’t leave it until protestors are already on site and the business is in crisis mode. Read on for practical advice which can help keep operations running and manage the impact of protestor disruption.

Late 2025/early 2026 has seen a number of procurement developments. In this article, we highlight some of the key issues on the procurement horizon.

In this article, we explore the most common post-termination restrictions, how you can enforce them and what evidence you need for successful enforcement.

In this article, we’re sharing our key takeaways from an important court decision on the impact of Russian sanctions on business carried out under English contracts. This case has significant implications for international trade – particularly if your business spans borders and involves the manufacturing or sale of industrial goods.

From sustainability to financial reporting, from equality and diversity to digital IDs, from cybersecurity to the latest in robotics, and covering all-manner of developments in between, our regular Legal Horizon publication highlights the news you need to keep your business informed and up to date.

The differences between litigation and arbitration for resolving complex disputes in high value contracting.

How to avoid disputes when contracting for technology and manage them if they do occur.

Download our latest report, Made for Trade which looks at the commonalities between UK and US manufacturers. It explores the challenges and opportunities Manufacturers in US and UK face and investigates how sharing knowledge can help drive further growth.

The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) comes into effect from April 2022. PPT will be charged on plastic packaging which contains less than 30% recycled plastic material. The rate of tax is £200 per tonne of plastic packaging material.

The risk of disputes arising typically increases at times of political and economic change and uncertainty and, where business is conducted across borders, this can add a further layer of complexity.

Whilst the factual context of recent global events impacting supply chains and the scale of disruption may be extraordinary, the legal and practical implications of adverse events on businesses in the construction sector are not.

Newly published Digital Dispute Resolution Rules offer a bespoke, streamlined arbitration procedure aimed at facilitating the rapid and cost-effective resolution of commercial disputes.