The arrest of international drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan in Dubai on 15th April 2026 marks another significant moment in international criminal enforcement. Carried out under an extradition agreement between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, the move has been widely interpreted as a signal of strengthening cross-border co-operation in tackling transnational organised crime. Beyond the […]
Intellectual Property Partner, Ed Meikle, recently joined gunnercooke as part of a move towards a more flexible way of working, attracted by the freedom offered by gunnercooke’s model after many years in traditional private practice. Changing firms can feel intimidating, especially after years in traditional private practice. For Ed, the support he received early on […]
The UK’s Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB), introduced in 2017, was framed as a targeted measure to help families pass on the “family home” to the next generation without incurring inheritance tax. It effectively increased the tax-free threshold for estates where a main residence is left to direct descendants, subject to a couple of qualifying […]
gunnercooke Venture Capital Partner, Tom Goff, recently supported StirLight secure £1.25 million to commercialise its technology and accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing processes at scale by major industrial original equipment manufacturers. The funding comprises over £750,000 in pre-seed investment from Haatch Ventures, The British Business Bank, D2N2 and angel investors, alongside approximately £500,000 in […]
Global legal and professional services firm gunnercooke LLP is one of only two law firms to have been appointed to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Consultancy & Skilled Persons Framework for Risk/Risk Management. The Framework is effective from 1 April 2026 for a period of four years, and gunnercooke is joined by 27 other suppliers on […]
Law firm gunnercooke has moved into a new city-centre office in Manchester today to facilitate its growth. The 16,000 sq ft office is located at Pall Mall, part of Bruntwood SciTech’s transformational redevelopment in the heart of King Street. Designed to accommodate up to 130 people over two floors, the space includes a dedicated client […]
Part 2: Force majeure, frustration of contract and insurance Introduction The Strait of Hormuz has experienced significant geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. The disruption affected approximately 20% of the world’s daily oil supply and substantial volumes of liquefied natural gas, prompting major shipping firms […]
Part 1: war risk clauses, safe port obligations and deviation Introduction The Strait of Hormuz has been engulfed in geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which included the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued warnings prohibiting vessel passage through the Strait, […]
On 31 March 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in CILEX v Mazur and others [2026] EWCA Civ 369. The Court held that an unauthorised person such as a paralegal, trainee solicitor, or clerk may lawfully perform any tasks within the scope of the conduct of litigation for and on behalf of an authorised individual, such as a […]
The start of 2026 has seen gunnercooke continue with its momentum of growth, making 18 fee earner appointments across the UK, DACH region and the US. The beginning of the year has seen expansion across a range of practice areas, with particular growth in real estate, regulatory and dispute resolution. UK The UK team welcomed a further four lawyers. Real Estate remains a key growth area, with Martin Thomas joining as Partner in Real […]