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Legal professionals worried about FCA reforms

Three in five legal professionals express concerns regarding the future of legal professional privilege under FCA reforms

Future trends in AI dealmaking forecast

As AI rises and falls amid varying regulations, 2026 is expected to bring a new diligence cycle

The Chancery Lane Project secures vital funding

The Chancery Lane Project has received US$250,000 funding to enhance climate-aligned legal innovations globally

Moving to digital must ensure inclusion

Recent research reveals the profound impact of digital exclusion on access to legal services for many users

Baroness Lawrence v Associated Newspapers: joint and several liability for common costs in multi-party litigation

Claimants face joint liability for shared costs in phone hacking claims against Associated Newspapers.

Majera v Secretary of State: Court of Appeal clarifies rehabilitation's role in deportation appeals

Court affirms narrow scope of rehabilitation in foreign criminal deportation challenges

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

Excello Law expands with new partners

Excello Law celebrates significant growth in the Midlands with the addition of new partner hires

Apprentice favourite opens new office

Ison Harrison has launched its new Middlesbrough office with Sarah Magson leading the exciting expansion