In a society where diversity and inclusivity are the current buzz words, law firms that have embraced neurodiversity are already reaping the benefits of this modern approach to practising law.

Computer geeks will tell you that the next big thing in technology is the metaverse, a kind of digital virtual space that exists in cyberspace and uses virtual reality headsets to access.

Arguments about scope of duty and limitation can mean a professional negligence claim is worth less than expected or nothing at all, while contractual provisions can still operate to cut it down.

I like to get my crystal ball out each year and look at what may be the key trends in commercial litigation. For 2022, insolvency, professional negligence, media, financial mis-selling and Covid look key.

Despite the end of Covid restrictions, for those working in the claims sector, it’s not quite time to celebrate just yet. The market has flatlined and it’s unclear how long it might take to recover.