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International law's critical role today

Attorney General Ellie Reeves highlights the vital importance of international law in everyday lives and global stability

Driverless cars must exceed human safety

Personal injury lawyers stress that driverless cars need to be safer than human drivers to reduce road casualties

Inheritance tax receipts see sharp rise

HMRC's inheritance tax receipts have increased by £300 million, highlighting the need for effective estate planning

Blandy & Blandy shortlisted for award

Blandy & Blandy’s Family Law team celebrated being a finalist at the 2026 Financial Remedies Awards

Crown Court analysis aims to reduce backlog

Award-winning analysis from a Ministry of Justice team could potentially free up 27,000 Crown Court sitting days a year

MSB Solicitors appoints Scott Turner-Percy

MSB Solicitors welcomes Scott Turner-Percy as Head of Business Crime to enhance their expertise in financial crime

Patel v HDI Global Specialty: High Court upholds storm damage claim but rejects subsidence allegations

The High Court found storm damage to a property’s front gable but dismissed claims of rear gable damage and subsidence.

Irwin Mitchell v PW: Court of Protection orders conditional ratification of conflicted investment appointment

The Court of Protection has made ratification conditional on Irwin Mitchell repaying 60% of a potential claim into PW’s estate.