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Sexual predator’s sentence extended after intervention by Solicitor General

A sexual predator who raped a 10-year-old he groomed on social media has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP, intervened

Courts service centres improving justice

The Courts and Tribunals Service Centres (CTSCs) centralise case administration, enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and user support across England and Wales

Judicial review appeal restrictions questioned

More evidence needed before restricting judicial review appeals

Serica Energy executive citizen’s arrested

Serica Energy executive Stephen Lambert citizen’s arrested over public nuisance allegations related to oil industry practices

Harbottle & Lewis announces new partners

Harbottle & Lewis promotes three lawyers to partnership, strengthening its expertise in media, entertainment and private wealth

Broadfield advises on UK IT sale

Broadfield has advised Westcoast Group on its multi-jurisdiction sale to Switzerland-listed technology company ALSO

Blake Morgan welcomes five lawyers

Blake Morgan expands its London teams with five new lawyers across Commercial & Charities and Employment

HMRC appeals VAT tribunal ruling: a glimmer of hope for branded medicine suppliers?

Tabitha Reed and Julia Cockroft examine the Tribunal’s ruling, its implications for suppliers of branded medicines, and whether the case could unlock significant VAT repayments in an already turbulent pharmaceutical pricing landscape.