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News22 Nov 2024

Whiplash Tariff Review stirs debate

15% inflation adjustment insufficient, critics say as legal experts urge swift reform and fairness

News22 Nov 2024

AI transforms AML compliance globally

Pinsent Masons and Xapien unveil a groundbreaking AI tool to revolutionize Anti-Money Laundering compliance

News22 Nov 2024

Leasehold reform plans move forward

The UK government outlines new leasehold reform steps, with key timelines and regulatory proposals shared

News22 Nov 2024

Law Society issues disability terminology guide

Guidance promotes respectful and inclusive language in the legal profession during Disability History Month

News22 Nov 2024

DLA Piper advises on climate financing

DLA Piper supports the UK’s $280M commitment to ADB’s $11B climate-focused Innovative Finance Facility

News22 Nov 2024

Rights Community Action can appeal judgment restricting green planning ambitions

Rights Community Action (RCA) has been granted permission to appeal a High Court judgment that upheld a government policy limiting local planning authorities' ability to set more ambitious energy efficiency standards for housing developments

Interview17 Oct 2024

SJ Interview: Caroline Park

The SJ speaks to Caroline Park, family lawyer for the eye-wateringly wealthy and partner at Hughes Fowler Carruthers

Foreword7 Nov 2024

Is arbitration the big winner of Mexico’s 'democratisation' of its judiciary?

Eduardo Bereterbide explains how Mexico’s judicial reform threatens judicial independence, positioning arbitration as a safer route for impartiality

Appointments22 Nov 2024

Ellisons strengthens residential conveyancing team in Colchester

Ellisons expands its Colchester Residential Conveyancing team with experienced professionals Marion Knocker and Kelly McLean

Announcements22 Nov 2024

iManage CEO Neil Araujo honored at British Legal Technology Awards

In recognition of nearly 30 years of innovation and leadership, Neil Araujo, CEO of iManage, has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2024 British Legal Technology Awards

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Opinion

18 Nov 2024

Budget reforms pose tax challenges for farming families

Ingrid McCleave, a Partner at DMH Stallard, shares her thoughts on the impact of the tax reforms announced as part of the 2024 Budget for farming families

8 Nov 2024

Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters ratified by UK government

Dipesh Dosani, a Partner at Lincoln & Rowe, discusses what the ratification of the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters will mean in practice for the parties to the convention

7 Nov 2024

The collapse of BHS: directors’ liability for wrongful trading and misfeasance

Dr Anil Balan, a Senior Lecturer in Professional Legal Education at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, discusses the implications of the ruling that found former directors of BHS liable for wrongful trading and misfeasance

5 Nov 2024

The future for working parents in the legal profession

Recently a spate of law firms and professional service firms have announced gender-neutral parent leave policies which offer the same benefits to all parents

Feature

21 Nov 2024

A missed opportunity to make health, education and social support savings through investment in early justice interventions

Associate Professor Liz Curran, Nottingham Law School, explains how justice expenditure could be redirected for better social outcomes

14 Nov 2024

The US Corporate Transparency Act: a guide for non-US lawyers

Gregory Herman-Giddens, Attorney at Law at TrustCounsel, offers guidance for non-US lawyers on the Corporate Transparency Act, with a focus on the unique challenges and issues related to entities held in trust

14 Nov 2024

Stand-off from Standish: where now for the reform of English financial divorce law

With proposals for reform due from the Law Commission, Andrew Barton, a Partner at Stephens Scown LLP, asks whether a recent Court of Appeal decision is likely to lead to greater predictability in the law or an increased likelihood of statutory reform

5 Nov 2024

Non-competition agreements: an ongoing and heated dispute in US law

Geoffrey A. Mort, Of Counsel at Kraus & Zuchlewski LLP, New York, provides a detailed overview of the debate surrounding non-compete agreements in the US and the issues related to their continued and future use

Practice Notes

20 Nov 2024

Employment Rights Bill: how it could transform the UK

Emmanuelle Ries and Emily Halcrow unpack the transformative Employment Rights Bill reshaping workplace protections in the UK

18 Nov 2024

The rebirth of the standard form

Anthony Armitage explores how contract standardisation and AI can streamline construction agreements and reduce disputes

18 Nov 2024

A perilous plague & menacing risk

Robert Jackson and Frederick Newton discuss viral vermin, contamination risks, and public health dangers.

12 Nov 2024

ADR offers attractive alternative in family trust and inheritance disputes

Alternative Dispute Resolution offers families a cost-effective, confidential, and less adversarial path for resolving inheritance and probate disputes, says Gonzalo Butori

International

19 Nov 2024

Italy's ban on overseas surrogacy targets same-sex couples

LGBTQ+ rights and surrogacy face growing legal threats as conservative policies intensify globally, say Alphonse Provinziano and Alessandro Gravante

12 Nov 2024

Closing the gender gap in Cyprus: The 2024 Commissioner for Gender Equality Law

Athina Evagorou explores how Cyprus is making strides towards gender equality through new legislation

5 Nov 2024

Keeping off the FATF grey list

With the large influx of privately held investment funds into the UAE emanating from high net worth individuals in Eastern Europe and Asia, a significant increase in money laundering has become a serious risk. Government authorities need to work hard to ensure that the UAE does not return to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list

22 Oct 2024

Lifestyle is more important than ever for US associates

Tom Hanlon explores how work-life balance has overtaken partnership ambitions as the top priority for young lawyers

Business

21 Nov 2024

AML: how law firms can best protect themselves from SRA money laundering fines

Harriet Holmes explains how law firms can reduce the likelihood of regulatory failures and avoid potentially costly fines

20 Nov 2024

Law firms need to understand their brand

Kerry England, Business Development Director at The Family Law Co. explains why a strong, consistent brand is essential for law firms to stand out

19 Nov 2024

AI-powered information self-service will become a reality

Paul Walker explains that, in adopting Generative AI, law firms must prioritise robust information architecture.

19 Nov 2024

Unlocking success after a law firm merger

Integration is where mergers succeed or fail. Strong leadership, planning, and communication are critical for success, says Duncan Jackson

SJ Interview

24 Sept 2024

SJ Interview: Simon Hammond

Following the launch of the new Clinical Negligence Claims Agreement for 2024 by NHS Resolution, Solicitors Journal spoke to the Director of Claims Management at NHS Resolution, Simon Hammond

27 Aug 2024

SJ Interview: Robert Shooter

Robert Shooter speaks to the SJ for the September 2024 volume

18 Jun 2024

SJ Interview: Simon Slater and Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson, Partner and Head of Employment, and Simon Slater, Non-Executive Chair of Thackray Williams, share how their firm transitioned from a small high street law firm into a medium-sized LLP and an aspiring Top 200 UK firm. Additionally, they offer valuable advice for other firms aspiring to achieve similar growth and success in today’s competitive legal landscape, with AI as a key trend in the industry.

Appointments

22 Nov 2024

Shoosmiths strengthens financial disputes team in London

Shoosmiths enhances Financial Services Disputes and Investigations practice with new appointments from TLT LLP

21 Nov 2024

Slater Heelis promotes Jay Lafinhan

Jay Lafinhan has been promoted to Head of Real Estate Finance at Slater Heelis, expanding expertise

21 Nov 2024

Lupton Fawcett promotes new heads of commercial property and employment

Lupton Fawcett promotes Julian Rowden and Angela Gorton to lead commercial property and employment teams

21 Nov 2024

Mishcon de Reya strengthens disputes practice with new partner appointment

She is highly ranked in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for her work in claimant group litigation

Announcements

22 Nov 2024

Fletchers’ CFO: outstanding year ahead

Fletchers Group has delivered record financial growth, signaling robust opportunities for consolidation and AI innovation

21 Nov 2024

Hogan Lovells advises Literacy Capital plc on minority investment in amplify5

Global law firm Hogan Lovells has successfully advised Literacy Capital plc on its minority investment in amplify5, a UK-based business specializing in offshoring critical business functions to Cape Town, South Africa.

21 Nov 2024

Perkins Coie relocates

Perkins Coie’s London office moves to 22 Bishopsgate, bolstering its European tech-focused corporate practice

20 Nov 2024

Birketts expands with Bristol office

Birketts strengthens its South-West presence, opening a full-service office in Bristol’s EQ building

Events

20 Nov 2024

Lawnet awards celebrate innovation and collaboration in legal sector

LawNet awards 2024 recognise exceptional achievements in the legal sector, honouring firms that prioritise people-first strategies

25 Oct 2024

Bishop & Sewell named large business of the year

Bishop & Sewell LLP, a distinguished London law firm, has been awarded the title of ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Business Awards 2024

24 Oct 2024

inCase client experience app shortlisted for two prestigious conveyancing awards

The legal client experience app, inCase, part of Access Legal, has been shortlisted for two top categories at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2024

23 Oct 2024

Freeths 'woman with edge' winner announced

Julianne Ponan MBE wins Freeths' ‘Woman with Edge’ award at Manchester's prestigious Women of the Year event

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News22 Nov 2024

Whiplash Tariff Review stirs debate

15% inflation adjustment insufficient, critics say as legal experts urge swift reform and fairness

News22 Nov 2024

AI transforms AML compliance globally

Pinsent Masons and Xapien unveil a groundbreaking AI tool to revolutionize Anti-Money Laundering compliance

News22 Nov 2024

Leasehold reform plans move forward

The UK government outlines new leasehold reform steps, with key timelines and regulatory proposals shared

News22 Nov 2024

Law Society issues disability terminology guide

Guidance promotes respectful and inclusive language in the legal profession during Disability History Month

News22 Nov 2024

DLA Piper advises on climate financing

DLA Piper supports the UK’s $280M commitment to ADB’s $11B climate-focused Innovative Finance Facility

News22 Nov 2024

Rights Community Action can appeal judgment restricting green planning ambitions

Interview17 Oct 2024

SJ Interview: Caroline Park

The SJ speaks to Caroline Park, family lawyer for the eye-wateringly wealthy and partner at Hughes Fowler Carruthers

Foreword7 Nov 2024

Is arbitration the big winner of Mexico’s 'democratisation' of its judiciary?

Eduardo Bereterbide explains how Mexico’s judicial reform threatens judicial independence, positioning arbitration as a safer route for impartiality

Appointments22 Nov 2024

Ellisons strengthens residential conveyancing team in Colchester

Ellisons expands its Colchester Residential Conveyancing team with experienced professionals Marion Knocker and Kelly McLean

Announcements22 Nov 2024

iManage CEO Neil Araujo honored at British Legal Technology Awards

In recognition of nearly 30 years of innovation and leadership, Neil Araujo, CEO of iManage, has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2024 British Legal Technology Awards

More of the Latest Legal News

Suspected sabotage of Baltic Sea cables sparks legal concerns

21 Nov 2024

Law firms struggle with social media

21 Nov 2024

TLT settles phone hacking claim for Kieron Dyer against MGN Limited

20 Nov 2024

Opinion

18 Nov 2024

Budget reforms pose tax challenges for farming families

Ingrid McCleave, a Partner at DMH Stallard, shares her thoughts on the impact of the tax reforms announced as part of the 2024 Budget for farming families

8 Nov 2024

Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters ratified by UK government

7 Nov 2024

The collapse of BHS: directors’ liability for wrongful trading and misfeasance

5 Nov 2024

The future for working parents in the legal profession

Recently a spate of law firms and professional service firms have announced gender-neutral parent leave policies which offer the same benefits to all parents

Feature

21 Nov 2024

A missed opportunity to make health, education and social support savings through investment in early justice interventions

Associate Professor Liz Curran, Nottingham Law School, explains how justice expenditure could be redirected for better social outcomes

14 Nov 2024

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