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Legal Services Board must enhance oversight

The Law Society urges the Legal Services Board to strengthen its oversight and implement a clear strategy

New unit aims to combat fraud

The UK government has launched a new Online Crime Centre to combat fraud and protect the public

Government introduces support for rape victims

The UK Government is launching a new Independent Legal Advisor service for rape victims alongside courtroom reforms

Police officers challenge long-standing union ban

Police officers are resisting attempts by the Home Secretary to halt their court challenge against a statutory ban on trade union membership, asserting their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights

Government plan seen as attack on justice system

The proposal to take interest from client accounts has raised concerns about access to legal advice and justice system funding

Duncan Lewis wins important legal ruling

Duncan Lewis Solicitors achieved a landmark ruling restoring a client’s access to public funds following an unlawful Home Office condition

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.