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DMH Stallard rewards staff with bonuses

In recognition of a strong financial year, DMH Stallard is distributing a discretionary £2,000 bonus to all employees and partners

Legal industry revenues reach record high

UK legal industry revenues experienced an 8% growth in October 2025, marking a significant milestone

Employers must act against harassment

As Christmas party season approaches, employers need to prevent sexual harassment to ensure safety and compliance

Market Street Law faces hefty fine

Market Street Law Limited has agreed to an £11,271 penalty following regulatory compliance failures in anti-money laundering procedures

Riley v Aidiniantz: High Court refuses to strike out section 423 claim over share transfers

Master Bowles examines limitation defences and beneficial ownership in long-running Sherlock Holmes Museum dispute.

SRA seeks to enhance client money safeguards

The SRA is consulting on new proposals aimed at bolstering protections for client money held by law firms, responding to feedback from the legal profession and stakeholders.

SJ Interview: Christine Braamskamp

For the December 2025 volume, Christine Braamskamp speaks to Solicitors Journal

How digital reform could rescue the county courts

Backlogs and inaccessibility plague county courts; careful digital innovation could finally bring justice within reach

Morr & Co welcomes new partner hire

Morr & Co has appointed Nick Leavey as a partner to enhance their commercial property capabilities in London and surrounding areas

Fieldfisher and Young Citizens launch initiative

Fieldfisher partners with Young Citizens to launch a free programme that promotes understanding of democracy and citizenship resources for students