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Whistleblowing: the generational divide

Kristie Willis, a Solicitor at Palmers Solicitors, shares her thoughts on the generational divide concerning people’s willingness to report concerns, identified in the recent report by Protect on attitudes to whistleblowing

Behind closed doors: the limits of confidentiality in arbitration

A recent Commercial Court ruling clarifies the scope and limits of arbitral confidentiality under English law

Lawyer facing danger in Libreville

Gisèle Eyue Bekale, a lawyer from Libreville, Gabon, is trapped in her office due to armed siege

High Court dismisses negligence claim in snowmobile accident case

Individual responsibility prevails over duty of care in adventure sports liability

New light on nuisance: Cooper v. Ludgate House

Fancourt J.'s judgment refines remedies in nuisance and right to light claims for major developments.

Lords vote to enforce duty to investigate

The House of Lords has approved a new obligation for employers to act on whistleblowing concerns raised by their employees

SJ Interview: Gary Gallen

The Solicitors Journal speaks to the Founder and CEO of rradar

Playing politics with the rule of law

Populist attacks on legal limits threaten to redefine sovereignty and reshape Britain’s constitutional future, warns Mark Elliot

Trowers & Hamlins bolsters funds team

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has enhanced its Financial Services Regulatory and Investment Funds team in London with the hiring of funds specialist

A&O Shearman secures major refinancing deal

A&O Shearman has assisted Brookfield and Modulaire in a EUR1.9 billion refinancing transaction successfully completed