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Knowledge infrastructure is law firms’ next growth engine

Law firms that unlock institutional knowledge can strengthen client relationships, accelerate lawyer development, and create lasting competitive advantage

When a claimant dies during personal injury proceedings

A practical guide to substitution, probate, costs, and QOCS following a claimant's death during personal injury litigation

Legal aid investment to cut delays

A £34 million boost to legal aid aims to speed up justice for victims and reduce backlogs

Vince v Associated Newspapers: Charleston does not defeat an unfair processing claim

Court of Appeal grants first successful UK GDPR fairness claim against a newspaper.

NCA v Chameleon Capital Holdings: alleged fraud victim refused joinder to UWO proceedings

Person affected status suffices; no party joinder or court document access granted.

Re IBP Markets: expert evidence refused in CASS title transfer collateral test case

Hildyard J requires market practice explanation, not expert disagreement with arithmetic.

SJ Interview: Sohail Ali

Sohail Ali is a Disputes partner at DLA Piper, advising clients on complex cross-border litigation and arbitration matters. Alongside his practice, is also is a...

Matters of judgement

Muckle LLP welcomes back Roland Fairlamb

Muckle LLP has reappointed solicitor Roland Fairlamb to enhance its esteemed employment law team

Norton Rose Fulbright advises on significant battery storage project

Norton Rose Fulbright has successfully advised a bank syndicate on financing the Green Turtle battery project in Belgium providing crucial energy transition support to lenders...