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Lawyering in the age of AI

Why legal professionals must adapt skills, embrace AI, and preserve human judgment to remain relevant

Investors voice confidence in Taylor Rose

Colum Smith and John McMillan reassure investors about Taylor Rose's financial strength amid market speculation over ownership issues with significant recent growth reported in their...

Landmark court ruling favours consumers

A landmark court ruling means millions of drivers may claim higher compensation for mis-sold car finance

Supreme Court clarifies salaried members test in HMRC v BlueCrest Capital Management ruling

Supreme Court dismisses BlueCrest's appeal, refining the test for significant influence under salaried members tax rules.

Court of Appeal rejects Houssein challenge to default interest and tender principles

Court of Appeal upholds ruling that default interest rate was not a penalty and borrowers failed to stop interest running.

Supreme Court narrows issue estoppel doctrine in Skatteforvaltningen v MCML ruling

Supreme Court allows SKAT's $2bn fraud claim, ruling issue estoppel cannot extend beyond facts pleaded.

SJ Interview: Chris Spelman

Chris Spelman is a partner in DWF's London dispute resolution team, specialising in financial services litigation and investigations, whistleblowing matters, and class action, securities and...

When the rules can't keep up

From Westminster to the courts, the rules are being written faster than they can settle

Freeths boosts Glasgow office with new partner

Freeths has appointed Alastair Frood to enhance its Commercial Dispute Resolution capabilities in Scotland

Landmark funding deal for affordable homes

Anthony Collins has played a pivotal role in establishing a landmark funding deal for affordable rental housing in Northern Ireland