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Farmers challenge inheritance tax reform

A legal review questions the government's adherence to consultation processes for inheritance tax changes affecting farmers and businesses across the country

Fieldfisher drives sustainability with new report

Fieldfisher's latest Sustainability in action report highlights its ongoing commitment to sustainability and social impact across offices

High Court to clarify scope of ARAP Category 4 in Afghan relocation challenge

The case raises key questions about what constitutes a “substantive and positive” contribution to the UK’s military or national security objectives

FCA v HTX: Financial promotions enforcement crosses borders

The FCA’s first enforcement action against an overseas crypto exchange for unlawful promotions signals a decisive shift: UK regulatory reach is no longer territorial, but functional. For firms and their advisers, the margin for error has narrowed considerably

Lisa Nandy outlines plans for local media

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's address at the Society of Editors conference detailed the importance of local media in strengthening community ties and democracy

Global taskforce formed to combat scammers overseas

The UK spearheads international efforts against fraud by launching a taskforce in collaboration with INTERPOL and the UN

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.

EIP promotes Rob Barker to partner

EIP has announced the promotion of Rob Barker to Partner, recognising his immense contributions since 2014

Taylor Emmet opens Rotherham office

Taylor Emmet has launched a new Rotherham office to provide accessible legal services for the community