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Enforcing US Judgments in England

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Emily Anderson

This briefing explains the route to enforcement of US judgments in England in the absence of a reciprocal enforcement arrangement between the countries. Securing a judgment is only the first step in litigation. Enforcement, particularly across jurisdictions, can present distinct …

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What does the law currently say about secret commissions?

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Emily Anderson

Commissions remain commonplace within the financial services industry, with the motor finance sector having been particularly prominent in recent years as concerns the development of common law and regulation around secret commissions. This article takes stock of how the Courts …

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Beyond Mediation: Exploring Lesser-Known Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Emily Anderson

In this second episode on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), associates from Collyer Bristow’s Commercial Disputes and Construction teams explore some of the less familiar but highly effective methods of resolving disputes. Associates, Abbie Coleman and Tami Davis discuss expert determination …

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Seminar – Financial Services Under the Microscope

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Darren Butt

Please join Collyer Bristow’s Financial Services group for an in-person seminar and networking event to discuss the latest in the sector, specifically: Collective Investment Schemes – Associates Abbie Coleman (Dispute Resolution) and Luke Naylor (Corporate) will be addressing what collective …

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Chapter 11 US insolvencies – a comparison with the UK approach

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Emily Anderson

Chapter 11, as a legal framework for corporate restructuring, has been part of the U.S. insolvency landscape for over 47 years since the US Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 but it was not until an Act of 2020 that the …

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Care needed when serving US proceedings in the UK

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Emily Anderson

Service of US proceedings in the UK[1] involves considering the Hague Service Convention[2], the FRCP[3] and the rules of the English court[4]. It is a well-trodden path but still requires careful navigation and some methods of service have their uncertainties. …

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Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Litigation Landscape

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Emily Anderson

In this episode, Dispute Resolution Associates Abbie Coleman and Tami Davis explore the growing role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) within the litigation process. They break down the most common forms of ADR, outline the key advantages and potential drawbacks, …

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Collective Actions: England Cautious Catch-Up with the US

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Emily Anderson

Collective action lawsuits have their roots in medieval English jurisprudence; yet while they all but died out in England[1] in the 19th century, they flourished in the US, where they continue to provide a plaintiff -friendly mechanism for large groups …

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How has AI impacted litigation?

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Emily Anderson

AI as a tool Thompson Reuters conducted a survey of thousands of professionals across the legal, tax, trade, accounting and risk and compliance fields, and found that 63% of respondents have used AI in their work, with 12% using it …

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Commercial Disputes: Strategy, Tactics & Avoiding the Courtroom

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Emily Anderson

In this episode, Robin Henry, Head of Dispute Resolution at Collyer Bristow, sits down with Senior Associate Nicola Leach to unpack the modern landscape of commercial disputes. They explore how in-house counsel can manage risk, protect business interests, and resolve disputes strategically, often …

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