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Private equity and the maturing legal market

Private capital is playing an increasingly visible role in the legal sector. But the growing interest from investors is less about financial engineering and more about structural change in how clients expect legal services to be delivered

Commission to review government lobbying practices

The Ethics and Integrity Commission has been tasked by the Prime Minister to examine lobbying practices and transparency in government

IPO funding ensures support for IP unit

The Intellectual Property Office secures continued funding for the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit to enhance efforts against IP crime

Berg v Jones: BBC editor's libel claim turns on fact-opinion distinction

A High Court ruling on BBC bias allegations clarifies when editorial criticism constitutes opinion in libel proceedings.

Nador Cott v Asda: plant variety rights, mandarin oranges and the limits of 'essentially derived'

Tang Gold mandarins found not to be essentially derived from Nadorcott variety, defeating infringement claim.

Baroness Lawrence and co-claimants win conditional right to call key witness in ANL trial

High Court grants limited relief from sanctions to allow live evidence from private investigator Gavin Burrows, subject to strict constraints.

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.

Maguire Family Law welcomes new solicitors

Maguire Family Law enhances its Wilmslow office with the appointment of two experienced solicitors to meet client demand

iManage reports significant global growth

iManage sees record traction as firms rely on AI-ready knowledge foundations amid evolving tech landscapes