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Beyond ‘Dear Sirs’: language, inclusion and legal culture

The debate over retiring “Dear Sirs” reveals deeper tensions between tradition, inclusivity, and the evolving culture of the legal profession

UK sanctions Russian cybercrime networks effectively

The UK, US, and Australia take unified action against Russian cybercrime group Media Land to safeguard businesses

STEP calls on government to reconsider tax

In response to the proposed inheritance tax reforms, STEP has urged the government to act on concerns raised by older business owners and families affected by new pension policies

Dr Sadiq v General Medical Council: High Court upholds erasure for sexual misconduct

Appeal dismissed after Tribunal found doctor digitally penetrated woman met on dating app

Families seek solutions outside court as judge shortages strain family courts in the UK

The ongoing shortage of judges in the UK is prompting families to turn to out-of-court solutions to resolve disputes more efficiently and flexibly, according to legal experts

Supreme Court to hear environmental costs case

A significant legal dispute over costs caps for environmental challenges progresses to the Supreme Court next year

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.

How digital reform could rescue the county courts

Backlogs and inaccessibility plague county courts; careful digital innovation could finally bring justice within reach

Pogust Goodhead appoints Jonathan Wheeler as partner

Pogust Goodhead has appointed Jonathan Edward Wheeler as a partner and Head of Mariana Litigation

Maples Group celebrates twenty years in Dubai

The Maples Group marks its 20th anniversary in Dubai, showcasing growth and commitment to clients across the region