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Judicial deference and the hollowing out of welfare rights

A critical assessment of Jwanczuk and the Supreme Court’s increasing deference in socio-economic and welfare discrimination cases

Resolving family disputes without going to court

Family lawyers are increasingly turning to non-court dispute resolution as delays, costs, and pressure on courts intensify

Whiplash reforms face public backlash

Recent polling by APIL reveals overwhelming public disapproval of whiplash reforms and their fairness to victims

R v Smith: Court of Appeal upholds sentences for Queen Victoria Memorial damage

Suspended sentences for protesters who dyed royal memorial confirmed appropriate and proportionate.

Strand Hanson v Conduit Pharmaceuticals: financial adviser recovers fees despite transaction switch

Engagement letter's "equivalent transaction" clause triggered despite different deal completion

Nisar v Secretary of State for the Home Department: costs in immigration judicial review

Court clarifies costs awards where Home Office misses self-imposed deadlines for visa decisions.

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

Mishcon de Reya enhances real estate expertise

Mishcon de Reya has strengthened its Commercial Real Estate team with the addition of Felicity Jones as Consultant and Co-Chair of the Hotels Group, further enhancing their capabilities in complex real estate transactions.

Druces advises on Hydrogen Utopia's growth

Druces LLP has guided Hydrogen Utopia International plc through its inaugural institutional placing to enhance growth strategies in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region