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TCC Awards £34m for Systemic MEP Defects at One Hyde Park

TCC ruling underscores contractor exposure for latent defects, collateral warranty reach and evidential consequences of defence strike-out.

Cyberflashing as Priority Illegal Content

The Online Safety Act 2023 elevates cyberflashing to priority illegal content, but enforcement and evidential hurdles may limit real-world protection

Private equity reshapes UK law firm governance

External capital is transforming UK law firm governance, financing structures and regulatory risk management.

Fassone v Hugh James: professional negligence claim dismissed over historic child abuse settlement advice

High Court finds no breach of duty where specialist solicitors advised acceptance of £10,000 settlement without expert psychiatric report or counsel's opinion.

BMA v General Medical Council: Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to "medical professionals" terminology in Good Medical Practice

The Court of Appeal upholds the GMC's use of "medical professionals" as a collective descriptor for doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates.

Pembrokeshire Holdings v Food Standards Agency: condensation, contamination risk and enforcement proportionality

High Court upholds food hygiene notices against a Welsh slaughterhouse over persistent condensation.

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.

AI in Law: responsibility never delegated

As AI becomes routine in legal practice, regulators and courts insist accountability stays firmly with the human professional

Freeths strengthens team with senior hires

Freeths in Nottingham has bolstered its Trusts, Estates and Tax team with two senior appointments to enhance its private client offering across the region

Venus Legal expands into military claims

Venus Legal has launched its military claims service to assist Armed Forces members facing serious challenges