High Court allows Italian succession judgment to be registered in €800,000 dispute
A High Court appeal has found that foreign judgments dealing with succession can be recognised as registrable under English law. Sidoli and anor v. Sidoli and anor [2026] concerns whether Italian succession judgments could be enforced under The Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933. The appeal considered “whether the English court should register a foreign […]
Law Society welcomes CJC’s AI report but warns of potential for ‘misleading documents’
The Law Society of England and Wales has warned about the potential for “misleading documents” in its response to the Civil Justice Council’s report on preparing court documents with AI. Brett Dixon, Law Society president, said: “When people have to represent themselves in court and prepare court documents using AI, there can be serious consequences. […]
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith appointed Deputy President of the Business and Property Division
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith has been appointed as Deputy President of the Business and Property Division. Appointed by the Lady Chief Justice, the interim appointment will commence on 1 November 2026 and will continue until a new President of the Business and Property Division is appointed. In her new role, Mrs Justice Joanna Smith will […]