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Ministry of Justice cuts impact court support

Ministry of Justice funding cuts have led to the closure of vital court support services leaving many unassisted

Four brands face ban due to misleading ad claims

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned multiple ads for distorting carbon neutrality concepts without clarity

Law Society warns against double regulation

The Law Society urges the UK government to ensure anti-money laundering reforms avoid unnecessary regulatory overlap

Aamanya AG v Ballinger & Co: FX broker must pay market value on regulatory close-out

Commercial Court awards USD 3m after broker cancelled client's FX forwards at par.

Matthews v BSN (SW) Property: "see to it" guarantee cannot found bankruptcy petition, Court of Appeal rules

Bankruptcy order overturned as guarantee liability sounded in damages, not a liquidated debt.

Ingram v Trethowans: High Court upholds strike out of negligence claim against law firm

Appeal fails despite Master's errors, as 18-month extension for expert evidence was unrealistic.

SJ Interview: Richard Susskind

For the November 2026 volume, Richard Susskind speaks to Solicitors Journal

Who takes responsibility?

Legal reform only matters if it helps people enforce their rights, get redress, and know who is supposed to do something when things go wrong

Bevan Brittan expands with new partner

Bevan Brittan has appointed Rita Bange as a Partner to strengthen its regeneration and property expertise

Shepherd and Wedderburn expands with family law

Shepherd and Wedderburn has announced the launch of a new Family Law practice led by experts