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Habitual residence key to cross-border divorce battles

A landmark Scottish decision clarifies how habitual residence determines which UK jurisdiction should hear cross-border divorce cases

Court affirms limits of hate speech laws

R v Coskun tests the limits of free expression and defines when offensive acts become criminal behaviour

Farmers confront energy firm in High Court

Over 300 Welsh farmers have initiated legal action against an energy company for alleged power abuse

Law Society issues guidance for NDAs

The Law Society of Scotland has released new Guidance for solicitors regarding non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses

FCA to take over AML supervision from SRA

The FCA’s new role in anti-money laundering marks a seismic regulatory shift that will transform compliance for solicitors

Fraud’s many heads: from chaos to strategy

As fraud rises sharply, the UK’s evolving anti-fraud strategy fuses private partnerships, disruption, and corporate accountability

SJ Interview: Julian Taylor

Julian Taylor, Senior Partner of Simmons & Simmons, joined the firm in 1999 from the Bar and became a partner in 2003. A specialist in employment and incentives law, he has advised many of the firm’s key clients on complex workplace and governance issues. Before being elected Senior Partner, he led both the global and UK employment practices, helping to shape the firm’s reputation for innovation and people-focused leadership. In this interview, Julian discusses leadership, AI’s impact on the profession, the future of law firm culture and how adaptability will define success in the decade ahead.

How digital reform could rescue the county courts

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

Michelmores strengthens team with new partner

Michelmores has appointed Jo Mackie as a Partner in the Employment team to enhance its offering

Excello Law achieves record financial growth

Excello Law has reported remarkable results, highlighting impressive financial growth and international expansion plans for the future