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Merger reform signals procedural shift, not enforcement retreat

The Government’s proposed overhaul of the UK merger regime may streamline process, but substantive intervention risk remains firmly intact

How the UK’s New Prospectus Regime Recalibrates Issuer Liability

The new public offers and admissions framework shifts liability standards and reshapes capital markets compliance

Judicial review challenge to SEND reforms

The SEND reform consultation faces judicial review as concerns over its fairness and clarity grow

Court of Appeal dismisses school's VAT challenge

A group of private schools, pupils and parents have lost a Court of Appeal challenge over VAT on school fees

Application now open for civil panel counsel

The Attorney General’s Office is seeking new members for the London A, B and C panels in 2026

Rethinking competition policy for today

In her Antitrust Summit speech, Sarah Cardell outlines the evolving role of competition policy amid global uncertainties

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.

Freeths strengthens employment and pensions team

Freeths has welcomed seven new lawyers, enhancing its Employment & Pensions team in response to increasing client demand

Burges Salmon advises on solar acquisition

Burges Salmon assisted Ampyr Solar Europe in acquiring the 530+ MWp East Yorkshire Solar Project, enhancing renewable energy infrastructure in the UK