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Challenging solicitors’ bills: lessons from Biggar v Howard Kennedy

A recent SCCO ruling clarifies when clients can challenge solicitors’ bills and the threshold for “special circumstances”

CLC launches fast-track route for graduates

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has introduced a streamlined qualification path for law graduates interested in conveyancing and probate careers

Tribunal to decide Addison Lee compensation

An employment tribunal is assessing total compensation for over 900 drivers claiming worker status amid contrasting figures from various parties involved in the case

Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg and Republic of Zimbabwe v Border Timbers: sovereign immunity and ICSID award enforcement

A waiver of adjudicative immunity from the mere act of ratifying the ICSID Convention

Siniakovich v Hassan-Soudey: unpaid court fees and the limitation period

An action is "brought" when the claim form is received by the court, even where the fee paid is incorrect.

Ansari v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: when does AF (No. 3) disclosure apply to phone seizures?

Schedule 7 stops, closed material proceedings and the limits of the AF (No. 3) disclosure standard

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.

Shoosmiths strengthens real estate team with new partner

Shoosmiths has appointed Simon Collis as Partner in its Real Estate practice, enhancing its capabilities in London

DeepIP secures $40 million funding round

DeepIP has successfully completed a $25 million Series B funding round, reaching a total of $40 million raised, as it aims to standardise AI-driven patent operations in a rapidly evolving market.