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Ofcom could face judicial review claim

Ofcom is facing potential judicial review over its perceived inaction regarding intimate image abuse on forums

SRA faces censure over consumer protection failures

The Legal Services Board has formally censured the Solicitors Regulation Authority for failing to protect clients affected by SSB Law's collapse, highlighting significant regulatory shortcomings and indicating the need for urgent reform

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”

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.

Knights expands Bristol construction team significantly

Knights has appointed Andrew Ash as Partner in Bristol, enhancing their Construction services with his expertise

Birketts advises on Martley Capital acquisition

Birketts has successfully guided Martley Capital through the acquisition of a £40m regional office portfolio