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Climate risk and environmental liabilities in property

Property lawyers face growing pressure to manage environmental risks and climate liabilities, often without specialist support in-house

Senior judiciary still dominated by elites

New research highlights the persistent lack of diversity in Britain's senior judiciary system despite attempts to improve access for all

Investing in digital services for justice

The Law Society of England and Wales praises HMCTS’s report on digital civil and tribunal services

Court of Appeal clarifies anonymity orders

A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal sets essential guidance on anonymity for vulnerable individuals in legal cases

Significant cuts to judicial resources

Cuts to judicial resources for financial remedies work could lead to increased delays and costs for families

TBD Marketing launches new headcount service

TBD Marketing has introduced a monthly headcount tracking service for the UK's Top 250 law firms

SJ Interview: James Palmer CBE

James Palmer CBE, Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, has long been recognised as one of the UK’s most influential corporate lawyers and policy voices. Awarded a CBE in 2025 for his services to business and law, he has combined a high-profile career in M&A with decades of work on legal reform. In this interview, he discusses the challenges of legislative inflation and corporate advice, access to justice, and the future role of technology.

The SQE is failing its own test

Five years on, the SQE is underperforming, and targeted reforms could close persistent gaps.

JHAB expands with top legal talent

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen has strengthened its construction disputes practice by hiring key partners from Vinson & Elkins. Ben Grunberger-Kirsh joins as a Partner

Noerr guides Noerpel Group through refinancing

Noerr has successfully assisted Noerpel Group in securing EUR 139 million syndicated credit facility refinancing enhancing its structure