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Ofcom could face judicial review claim

Ofcom is facing potential judicial review over its perceived inaction regarding intimate image abuse on forums

SRA faces censure over consumer protection failures

The Legal Services Board has formally censured the Solicitors Regulation Authority for failing to protect clients affected by SSB Law's collapse, highlighting significant regulatory shortcomings and indicating the need for urgent reform

Challenging solicitors’ bills: lessons from Biggar v Howard Kennedy

A recent SCCO ruling clarifies when clients can challenge solicitors’ bills and the threshold for “special circumstances”

Roberts v Severn Trent Water: when does section 18(8) of the Water Industry Act 1991 bar competition claims?

A class representative's competition claim against six water companies is barred where the alleged abuse of dominance cannot be separated from a breach of licence conditions under the Water Industry Act 1991.

Kay v Martineau Johnson: when does time begin to run under section 14A for solicitor negligence claims?

A claimant's dissatisfaction with a settlement does not, without more, start the limitation clock.

Bingyan Lin & Zechao Huang v SSHD: EUSS closure and the limits of Article 14 protection

High Court dismisses judicial review by Chinese nationals refused settlement under the European Union Settlement Scheme.

SJ Interview: Ben Aram

Ben Aram is UK Managing Partner at Kennedys and co-head of its Corporate & Commercial division. A solicitor specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, he has led the expansion of the firm’s UK corporate practice and helped launch its global ESG group. In this interview, he reflects on law-firm leadership, scaling practices, partnership governance, and the skills lawyers need in a changing market.

Power Shifts, Responsibility Holds

From AI liability and freezing injunctions to private equity governance and regulatory reform, this issue traces a legal system adapting to new pressures while keeping accountability firmly human.

Bevan Brittan strengthens EPI team leadership

Bevan Brittan has appointed partner Ben Gorner to enhance its Employment, Pensions and Immigration team growth

Birketts advises on Martley Capital acquisition

Birketts has successfully guided Martley Capital through the acquisition of a £40m regional office portfolio