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UK PFAS regulation falls behind the science

Growing PFAS litigation exposes the UK’s regulatory gaps and could increase pressure for interventionist reform

Why reflection matters more than training records

The SRA’s competence consultation highlights why meaningful professional development must begin with honest reflection

Mishcon de Reya raises newly qualified (NQ) salary to £110,000

Mishcon de Reya has announced significant salary increases for NQ and trainee solicitors, reflecting its commitment to employee satisfaction and retention

High Court refuses double derivative claim permission in Hughes v Bellamy AI dispute

Chancery Division declines to let shareholder pursue AI start-up directors over asset sale to management buyout.

High Court upholds Clevedon parking charges despite consultation error in Adams v North Somerset Council

Administrative Court dismisses statutory review of parking order despite council's admitted consultation breach.

Court of Appeal reduces sentence in Mohammad Alazawi v R circumcision fraud case

Court of Appeal upholds convictions but cuts nine year sentence to six over consecutive sentencing errors.

SJ Interview: Sohail Ali

Sohail Ali is a Disputes partner at DLA Piper, advising clients on complex cross-border litigation and arbitration matters. Alongside his practice, is also is a...

Matters of judgement

Squire Patton Boggs strengthens pensions team

Squire Patton Boggs has expanded its Pensions Practice in Manchester with senior appointments from Eversheds Sutherland

Kraken secures innovative on-chain facility

Carey Olsen has successfully advised Kraken on a landmark on-chain warehouse facility transaction with Maple Finance, demonstrating the increasing intersection of digital assets and traditional...