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Treasury unveils covid loan fraud crackdown

A new Treasury-funded investigations team aims to recoup billions lost to fraudulent pandemic loan claims

Review of public order laws begins

Lord Macdonald has been appointed to lead a review of public order and hate crime legislation

The Renters’ Rights Act and its impact on estates

Major reforms to the private rented sector will reshape possession, delay sales, and increase compliance burdens for those administering estates and trusts

Case of the year award from Global Investigations Review winner, Karen Todner reflects on her acquittal journey with Tom Hayes'

In a remarkable twist of fate, Karen Todner recalls meeting Tom Hayes in prison amidst turmoil

Corporate witnesses and the risks of refusal

Public inquiries and select committees now shape corporate accountability, creating legal obligations and reputational risks for reluctant witnesses

High Court rules BHP liable for disaster

The High Court has ruled BHP liable for the Mariana dam disaster, marking a historic victory for victims impacted by the event.

SJ Interview: Julian Taylor

Julian Taylor, Senior Partner of Simmons & Simmons, joined the firm in 1999 from the Bar and became a partner in 2003. A specialist in employment and incentives law, he has advised many of the firm’s key clients on complex workplace and governance issues. Before being elected Senior Partner, he led both the global and UK employment practices, helping to shape the firm’s reputation for innovation and people-focused leadership. In this interview, Julian discusses leadership, AI’s impact on the profession, the future of law firm culture and how adaptability will define success in the decade ahead.