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Britain risks empowering Beijing through extradition reversal

Labour’s new stance on Hong Kong extraditions exposes alarming inconsistencies in the UK’s human rights and China policy

Restoring balance to Britain’s property debate

With sweeping housing reforms on the horizon, the challenge is ensuring fairness without undermining workable ownership models

Law firms raise alarms over Leeds Reforms

UK law firms express significant concern about regulatory risks amidst the proposed Leeds Reforms as a survey shows

BAT Industries v HMRC: limitation periods and tax restitution claims

Court of Appeal clarifies burden of proof for tax restitution under EU law

High Court dismisses extradition appeal in Romanian fraud case

Warrant validity and Article 8 challenges fail in organised crime case

New online tool aids separating families

A new online tool developed by ACE and the Ministry of Justice supports separating families to resolve disputes faster and reduces court tensions for parents and children

SJ Interview: Lilian Edwards

For the October 2025 volume, Lilian Edwards speaks to the Solicitors Journal

Recognising solicitors’ vital role in family justice

Mavis Maclean calls for renewed recognition of solicitors’ key role in guiding families through separation fairly

Taylor Wessing names new Head of IP

Taylor Wessing has appointed Niri Shan as Head of IP to spearhead its growth strategy

Knights’ Sheffield office marks successful year

Knights in Sheffield celebrates its first anniversary with significant corporate deals and community engagement initiatives