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When AI writes the complaint: responding to machine-generated requests

AI-generated complaints and information requests are increasing in volume and complexity—but often lack clarity, accuracy, and legal grounding

Perkins Coie and Ashurst combine forces

Perkins Coie and Ashurst have received overwhelming approval for their merger to form Ashurst Perkins Coie

Councils receive funds to tackle landlords

Local authorities in England are set to benefit from an extra £41 million aimed at enforcing new protections for renters as the Renters' Rights Act...

Shukla v St James Bank: equity of redemption survives non-recourse securities pledge

Non-recourse loan secured on listed shares held subject to equity of redemption; lender in breach for refusing repayment cooperation.

Maharaj v National Gas Company: Privy Council confirms review standard for freedom of information appeals in Trinidad and Tobago

The Board dismisses a challenge to NGC's refusal to disclose gas pipeline documents, clarifying the judicial approach to section 35 balancing exercises under the Freedom...

EC3 Brokers administration: court approves client money distribution scheme under CASS 5

Court-approved scheme enables distribution of £13m client money pool despite significant record-keeping failures.

SJ Interview: Keith Froud

Keith Froud, Global Co-CEO and International Chief Executive of Eversheds Sutherland, has spent over three decades in corporate M&A before moving into global leadership. In...

The normalisation of uncertainty

Uncertainty is no longer episodic but structural—reshaping how lawyers advise, litigate, and manage risk across an increasingly volatile global landscape

Lionel Attal promoted to partner at firm

De Gaulle Fleurance promotes Lionel Attal as a Partner, recognising his expertise in business law across sectors including healthcare, technology, and energy

Weightmans merges with Elborne Mitchell

Weightmans has announced its merger with Elborne Mitchell and Myton Law, enhancing its service capabilities across the UK