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News17 Jan 2025

UK legal services sector solidifies global leadership

New findings from TheCityUK’s annual report, “UK Legal Services 2024: Legal Excellence, Internationally Renowned,” underscore the continued dominance of the UK legal services sector as a global leader

News17 Jan 2025

IAA unveils corporate plan following rebrand

IAA publishes a transformative 2025/2027 Corporate Plan, appointing Heather Laing as interim CEO

News17 Jan 2025

Government Legal Department launches pupillage campaign

GLD seeks exceptional Pupil Barristers, now offering opportunities in Leeds and London for 2025

Opinion17 Jan 2025

The perils of social media when pursuing a damages claim

Jon Andrews, a Partner at Express Solicitors, looks at social media in regards to its implications for a claimant involved in personal injury litigation behaving in a way that is inconsistent with their pleaded case or medical evidence

News16 Jan 2025

Deborah Jeff of Simkins LLP on Family Court Appeal and Open Justice

Appeal highlights balancing open justice, judge safety, and transparency in Family Courts amid reporting changes

News16 Jan 2025

BSB invites initial feedback on strategy development

The Bar Standards Board seeks feedback on its five-year strategy to shape the future of the barrister profession

Interview16 Dec 2024

SJ Interview: Arif Kamal

In this interview, Arif Kamal's talks to the Solicitors Journal about his journey at Hunters Law

Foreword26 Nov 2024

As Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, will India honour its obligations under their extradition treaty?

Maleeka Bokhari, a Probationary Tenant at Red Lion Chambers specialising in crime, international law and human rights, provides context on the requested extradition of the former prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, from India

Appointments17 Jan 2025

Exton Advisors appoints Timothy Mayer to senior finance role

Exton Advisors appoints Timothy Mayer, an experienced disputes finance professional, to strengthen its team in 2025

Announcements17 Jan 2025

SG Rocks secures prime London office building

Freeths advises SG Rocks on acquisition of York House in London

More of the Latest Legal News

Immigration Advice Authority launched to enhance UK immigration services

16 Jan 2025

Financial institutions unprepared for DORA deadline

15 Jan 2025

Funding boost for immigration solicitors

15 Jan 2025

Opinion

16 Jan 2025

Why judicial review is crucial to address the failures in the SESRO approval process

Christopher Lockhart-Mummery KC, Associate Member of Landmark Chambers, shares his thoughts on why the approval process for a new reservoir, otherwise known as the South East Strategic Reservoir Option, should be the subject of a judicial review

15 Jan 2025

Promoting employee safety in the workplace: the UK Worker Protection Act

Jan Stappers, Director of Regulatory Solutions at NAVEX, provides his thoughts on the changes being brought in by the Worker Protection Act

31 Dec 2024

Thriving as a working parent in litigation – an impossible dream or a near reality?

Tim Sales, a Committee Member of the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) and a Partner at CMS, discusses the progress made in terms of thriving as a working parent and the challenges that remain

27 Dec 2024

The importance of the decision in WaterRower UK Limited v Liking Limited (t/a Topiom)

Peter Vaughan, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Associate Professor at Nottingham Law School, shares his thoughts on a recent ruling concerning what constitutes artistic craftmanship and what it means for the tension between the UK and EU approach to copyright

Feature

16 Jan 2025

The continued rise of sextortion and blackmail

In this article, Sandra Paul, a Partner at Kingsley Napley, looks at the rise of sextortion and blackmail, the legal landscape in regard to such offences and the need for the current protections to be reviewed and consolidated

13 Jan 2025

Sexual harassment and the change in law in practice

Kaajal Nathwani, a Partner at Osborne & Wise, takes a closer look at the changes taking place related to sexual harassment in the workplace and the heightened responsibilities being placed on employers to prevent and respond to sexual harassment

13 Jan 2025

Guidance for the courts on dealing with parental alienation allegations

In this article, Fiona Porter explains the concept of parental alienation and the recent guidance on the topic from the Family Justice Counsel

2 Jan 2025

Alienating behaviour cases: much needed new guidance from the Family Justice Council

Linzi Bull, a Partner and Head of Modern Families at Penningtons Manches Cooper, looks in detail at the new guidance from the Family Justice Council and whether it is likely to address the issues relating to cases involving allegations of alienating behaviour

Practice Notes

16 Jan 2025

Supreme Court overturns Hirachand decision: a landmark shift for 1975 Act claims

Cathryn Culverhouse explains how the Supreme Court’s judgment in Hirachand v Hirachand redefines financial need under the 1975 Act

10 Jan 2025

How Brexit and immigration policies deepen the UK skills gap

The UK grapples with post-Brexit skills shortages, as stricter immigration rules and diminished EU migration strain vital industries like healthcare and construction

18 Dec 2024

Labour’s 'Tractor Tax': The End of Family Farming?

New inheritance tax caps threaten UK farmers, sparking fears of devastating economic consequences, says Matthew Yates

17 Dec 2024

The importance of careful drafting of security documentation

Simon Jerrum examines two High Court decisions on fixed vs. floating charges and their implications for security documentation

International

14 Jan 2025

INTERPOL is at a crossroads amid rising global repression

Ben Keith explores the need for reform within INTERPOL following the appointment of a new Secretary General

12 Dec 2024

From peaks to troughs: the complexities of valuing cryptocurrencies for damages

Chia Ling Koh and Zhen Kai Giam provide a case note on Fantom Foundation Ltd v Multichain Foundation Ltd and another [2024] SGHC 173

9 Dec 2024

What the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive 2.0 means for EU marketing funds

Marianna Tothova examines key reforms to European fund management, with enhanced disclosures, marketing rules, and reporting obligations for AIFMs

19 Nov 2024

After US ruling, Italy's ban on overseas surrogacy targets same-sex couples

LGBTQ+ rights and surrogacy face growing legal threats as conservative policies intensify globally, say Alphonse Provinziano and Alessandro Gravante

Business

9 Jan 2025

Breaking down walls: the office fit-outs driving collaboration at Lester Aldridge

Tom Alder and Vicky Dickinson explain how Lester Aldridge redesigned its offices to foster collaboration, boost well-being, and adapt to hybrid working.

20 Dec 2024

The new offence of failure to prevent fraud: how businesses must prepare

Rachael Gregory explains how new fraud prevention laws will hold corporations strictly accountable for employee misconduct,

17 Dec 2024

AI Revolution: transforming legal tech in 2025

Carlos García-Egocheaga argues that in 2025, AI will redefine legal technology, driving transparency, efficiency, and productivity across law firm operations

13 Dec 2024

The unstoppable rise of non-equity partners

James Lavan examines the rise of non-equity partnerships in law firms, exploring who benefits and what drives this trend

SJ Interview

29 Nov 2024

Reflections on Judging

On 30 September 2024 Sir Jonathan Cohen KC retired from being a full-time High Court Judge of the Family Division

17 Oct 2024

SJ Interview: Caroline Park

The SJ speaks to Caroline Park, family lawyer for the eye-wateringly wealthy and partner at Hughes Fowler Carruthers

24 Sept 2024

SJ Interview: Simon Hammond

Following the launch of the new Clinical Negligence Claims Agreement for 2024 by NHS Resolution, Solicitors Journal spoke to the Director of Claims Management at NHS Resolution, Simon Hammond

27 Aug 2024

SJ Interview: Robert Shooter

Robert Shooter speaks to the SJ for the September 2024 volume

Appointments

16 Jan 2025

Danny Varhalamas appointed Chief Operating Officer at Slater Heelis

Slater Heelis has announced the appointment of Danny Varhalamas as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking an important step in the firm's growth strategy

16 Jan 2025

Lewis Silkin hires leading employment partner in Dublin

Joanne Hyde joins Lewis Silkin as a partner in Dublin, strengthening the firm’s Irish employment law team

16 Jan 2025

Victoria Davies joins Myerson Solicitors

Victoria Davies strengthens Myerson’s award-winning Employment Team with 20 years’ expertise in employment law

16 Jan 2025

Daniel Bean joins Hunt & Hunt

Daniel Bean leads Victorian Workplace Relations team at Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, enhancing client-focused solutions

Announcements

16 Jan 2025

Withers expands California team with HSW firm acquisition

Withers expands its California team by acquiring Hoffman Sabban & Watenmaker, strengthening its trust and estates practice

15 Jan 2025

CILEX mourns the passing of Nick Hanning, trailblazer and first CILEX Lawyer appointed as Recorder

Nick Hanning, a pioneering figure in the legal profession and the first CILEX Lawyer to be appointed as a Recorder, passed away on New Year’s Eve at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer

15 Jan 2025

Dechert advises Metric Capital on €100 million investment

Dechert advised Metric Capital Partners on a €100 million investment in Aonic to support its gaming expansion

14 Jan 2025

Noerr advises Biesterfeld on transition to SE

Noerr assists Biesterfeld with its conversion from a stock corporation to a societas Europaea (SE)

Events

16 Jan 2025

Exploring perspectives on sentencing issues

Experts examined sentencing inflation, victim impact, and effectiveness in a seminar hosted by three organisations

20 Dec 2024

Bermans staff raise for charity

Bermans staff raise over £4,000 for Paul’s Place, supporting suicide bereavement counselling services in Merseyside

18 Dec 2024

Judith Higson recognised at awards

Judith Higson, Head of Family Law at Scullion LAW, was a runner-up for Employer of Women

13 Dec 2024

Criminal team award

Scullion LAW’s criminal law team celebrates major achievements at Legal 500 Awards 2024

News17 Jan 2025

UK legal services sector solidifies global leadership

News17 Jan 2025

IAA unveils corporate plan following rebrand

IAA publishes a transformative 2025/2027 Corporate Plan, appointing Heather Laing as interim CEO

News17 Jan 2025

Government Legal Department launches pupillage campaign

GLD seeks exceptional Pupil Barristers, now offering opportunities in Leeds and London for 2025

Opinion17 Jan 2025

The perils of social media when pursuing a damages claim

News16 Jan 2025

Deborah Jeff of Simkins LLP on Family Court Appeal and Open Justice

Appeal highlights balancing open justice, judge safety, and transparency in Family Courts amid reporting changes

News16 Jan 2025

BSB invites initial feedback on strategy development

The Bar Standards Board seeks feedback on its five-year strategy to shape the future of the barrister profession

Interview16 Dec 2024

SJ Interview: Arif Kamal

In this interview, Arif Kamal's talks to the Solicitors Journal about his journey at Hunters Law

Foreword26 Nov 2024

As Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, will India honour its obligations under their extradition treaty?

Appointments17 Jan 2025

Exton Advisors appoints Timothy Mayer to senior finance role

Exton Advisors appoints Timothy Mayer, an experienced disputes finance professional, to strengthen its team in 2025

Announcements17 Jan 2025

SG Rocks secures prime London office building

Freeths advises SG Rocks on acquisition of York House in London

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