The case in brief A High Court case this month asks an unusual question: can someone stop a news story from being published because they say it would put their life at risk? In PPT v Independent Television News Limited & Anor, a claimant known only as “PPT” is seeking to restrain ITN and Guardian […]
In today’s Autumn Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey backed founders and scale-ups with a new Founders Relief and a more generous EMI scheme, changed the capital allowances rules, and committed investment in energy, infrastructure and regional growth. The first budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership also reversed the planned cash ISA cuts, confirmed a […]
I have long believed that within a square mile of every business you will find every challenge our society faces, from poverty and loneliness to poor mental health and a lack of opportunity. You don’t need to go looking for it, because you will likely pass someone facing at least one of these challenges every […]
New data from litigation analytics provider Solomonic ranks gunnercooke among the most active firms for the number of claims issued in the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal in the first nine months of 2026. The leading fee-share firm is ranked 17th for High Court and CAT claims issued between January and September 2026, according […]
A director’s loss of mental capacity can create immediate practical and legal difficulties for a company, particularly where the individual is the sole director, a significant shareholder or both. In the last part of our series, we discuss the position regarding shareholders and how to avoid problems when running your business. Shareholders’ agreements, cross-options and […]
A director’s loss of mental capacity can create immediate practical and legal difficulties for a company, particularly where the individual is the sole director, a significant shareholder or both. In the first two parts of our series, we discussed the position regarding incapacity, the use of lasting power of attorneys (LPAs) and the position where […]
A director’s loss of mental capacity can create immediate practical and legal difficulties for a company, particularly where the individual is the sole director, a significant shareholder or both. In the first part of our series, we discussed directors’ responsibilities and termination of a director’s appointment. In the next part, we discuss what happens if […]
gunnercooke Sport This piece was written by Steve Kavanagh, Head of gunnercookeSport, Julian Pike, Reputation Management/Sport Partner, and Khaled Moyeed, Dispute Resolution Partner. On 29 September 2026, the Premier League published the Disciplinary Commission’s decision against Manchester City (“City”). The Commission found City liable on 114 of 115 charges spanning nine seasons and found that […]
gunnercooke has been named a finalist in the Law Firm of the Year category at the 2026 British Legal Awards, the second consecutive year the firm has made the shortlist. Hosted by Law.com International, the awards celebrate the law firms, in-house teams, chambers and individuals moving the legal profession forward, with a focus on culture, […]
UK, 15 October 2026: gunnercooke has recorded its strongest Chambers UK performance to date, with firm rankings up by 57% and individual rankings up 25% on last year. The firm now holds 40 individual rankings and 11 firm rankings in Chambers UK 2027. This year the firm have earned 12 new rankings, and three Partners […]
gunnercooke has kicked off the quarter with a wave of new partner hires, adding experienced lawyers across Glasgow, London, Manchester. Europe and the US! Below is the full list, by location. Glasgow London Manchester DACH Region US
gunnercooke has added 11 partners across London and Manchester in Q3, drawing senior talent from firms including Clyde & Co, Ogier, Shoosmiths, Hill Dickinson and Katten Muchin Rosenman. The appointments span dispute resolution, real estate, banking and finance, tax, commercial and IP, employment, restructuring and charities, strengthening the full-service offering of the UK’s leading fee-share […]
If you’re a British owner preparing to sell a property in Spain, there is a good chance your paperwork is not yet in order. In our experience advising British sellers, the overwhelming majority arrive at the point of sale missing at least one of four key documents or confirmations. None of these gaps are fatal, […]
If you’ve inherited property or assets in Spain, you’ve probably hit a confusing moment: you must file and pay Inheritance Tax within six months of the death, even if you’re not yet ready to formally accept the inheritance before a notary. Does paying the tax mean you’ve accepted the inheritance, whether you meant to or […]
Over 60 gunnercooke lawyers have been recognised in the 2027 edition of the Legal 500 UK Solicitors Guide. The firm is recognised in 28 practice areas across London, the North West, Yorkshire, the East Midlands, the South West and the South East. Of these lawyers, 12 received special distinctions: three in the Hall of […]
gunnercooke has advised Hawthorn Capital on its acquisition of Xenia Property Group, a leading property management and student lettings platform in the UK. M&A Corporate Partner, Kyri Papantoniou, led the transaction on behalf of Hawthorn Capital. Xenia Property Group is based in Greater Manchester and has offices in Bradford and Sunderland. It provides block management, […]