Archive for December 2025

Tips for High-Net-Worth Individuals investing in property in Spain 

In our last article, we explored some of the initial and practical considerations that High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) should bear in mind when acquiring property in Spain. Now, we turn our attention to several more strategic and often overlooked issues which, particularly in the luxury market, can have a significant legal, tax and financial impact.  Once you find a property you want to purchase, you should focus on structuring the […]

AI in the sights: German court sets new standards for music rights 

This article has been written by Bettina Windisch, Meike Neusser-Depken, Charlotte O’Mara, and John Lane. The German collecting society (GEMA) recently prevailed against OpenAI in court. The point of contention was the use of copyrighted song lyrics for ChatGPT training. The final decision is still pending, but the ruling is considered a signal in the discussion about copyright and AIfor the […]

Who was right? Reflecting on our construction law 2025 predictions

2025 has been a pivotal year for the construction industry, marked by ongoing policy reform, continued pressure on costs, and evolving market conditions. Many of the challenges and opportunities we anticipated at the start of the year have now played out, offering valuable lessons for the sector. As we reflect on the past year, our […]

Arbitration Act 2025: What can international parties learn?

The UK Arbitration Act 2025 (“The Arbitration Act”), effective from 1 August 2025, represents an evolution in arbitration law, modernising procedures and reinforcing party autonomy while promoting efficiency, clarity, and certainty. For international parties operating in, for example, India and Dubai, the reforms are particularly relevant both for enhancing domestic arbitration frameworks and when considering […]

Why fertility treatments and surrogacy need early legal advice

In today’s society, family structures are increasingly diverse and there are a variety of routes to parenthood. This presents complex legal questions regarding legal parenthood, parental rights and responsibilities, and the welfare and rights of the child. Early legal advice is essential to safeguard the intended legal relationships, prevent future disputes, and ensure that all […]

gunnercooke makes leading AI tool Legora available firmwide

gunnercooke is the latest top 100 law firm, and the first with a fee share model, to partner with Legora, making the AI operating system available to all its lawyers globally. gunnercooke made the decision after side-by-side trials of multiple AI solutions led by a group of Innovation Partners over the summer. Hayden Cooke, gunnercooke […]

Eight reasons they joined gunnercooke, as heard by our partners 

Every partner at gunnercooke chosen to join the firm for their own reasons. Whether that be the flexibility the model gives them over running their own practice, gunnercooke’s purpose to be deeply responsible, or the people and culture at its heart.   Some partners highlight the annual Symposium (the best networking opportunity you’ll ever have!), not being bogged down by meetings and time tracking, and the opportunity […]

Fixing Enforcement? How the 2025 UK Reforms Transform Emergency Arbitration Practice

Emergency arbitration has emerged as a significant procedural development in international arbitration over the past two decades. First introduced in 2006 through the ICDR Rules, well after the Arbitration Act 1996, it has grown in importance as commercial disputes increasingly require urgent interim relief before a full tribunal can be constituted. Jurisdictions worldwide are adapting […]

Trial by jury: a democratic right we cannot afford to lose

The crisis in the criminal courts  England and Wales’ criminal justice system is in crisis. The backlog of unresolved Crown Court cases has reached over 78,000, a record high. To put this in perspective, the Crown Court typically processes between 100,000 and 120,000 cases annually, of which around 30/40% proceed to full trial.   In 2024, under 31,000 Crown Court trials were completed. In the […]

gunnercooke secures six rankings in Chambers’ 2026 FinTech Guide

gunnercooke’s award-winning crypto team have achieved further success in the 2026 edition of Chambers’ FinTech Guide, with the firm securing three new practice area rankings and three individual rankings.  The new results highlight the firm’s increasing depth of expertise within the rapidly evolving FinTech sector, with the directory’s feedback highlighting that the team ‘know their […]

How to pay a deposit in a Spanish property purchase

Antonio Guillen, Spanish Desk Partner, examines the different ways 10% deposits are paid and protected in Spanish property purchases:  A few weeks ago, I wrote about how the purchase price is typically paid on completion in Spain. Since then, several readers and contacts have asked me to explain the earlier stage: how and where the initial 10% […]