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Sidoli appeal outcome clarifies legal boundaries

The appeal in Sidoli v Sidoli has concluded with a judgment that reinforces the limitations on foreign succession judgments registration

Reporting restrictions in criminal proceedings: New procedural safeguards for open justice

Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules strengthen notification requirements and judicial oversight of reporting restrictions

High Court awards vast damages to oil executives

Peter Bosworth and Colin Hurley were awarded substantial damages for a wrongful freezing order they faced

Bar Standards Board releases annual report

The Bar Standards Board’s Annual Report highlights a significant increase in reports about barristers, indicating areas for improvement and operational efficiency

Delays in probate applications highlight inequalities

Delays in paper-based probate applications may hinder access for bereaved families navigating an increasingly digital system

Judges celebrate pro bono history exhibition

A new exhibition detailing the history of pro bono legal work has been launched in Parliament

SJ Interview: Richard Susskind

For the November 2026 volume, Richard Susskind speaks to Solicitors Journal

Making accountability count

The profession has good reason to ask how reform will preserve effective scrutiny of public decisions, and what evidence will establish that the changes achieve...

Clarion enhances financial litigation team

National law firm Clarion has appointed Matt Dibb as Partner to boost its financial litigation capabilities and expand expertise within the financial services sector

Funding round fuels Agora Labs' growth

Agora Labs secures €4.3 million investment to enhance international expansion and AI solutions in healthcare