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A long-overdue reckoning with ‘child prostitution’ convictions

The government’s move marks a long-awaited correction of systemic failings in protecting exploited children

Former solicitor sentenced to prison for contempt

Dorota Newman, the former owner of Jarmans Solicitors, faces 12 months in prison for contempt

Government announces measures to tackle court backlog

Magistrates’ Association, responds to the Ministry of Justice's announcement

UK supports the ICC's vital mission

The Attorney General emphasised the UK's commitment to the ICC's strength, independence and justice for victims

Boosting legal aid to ensure justice

The UK Government has announced a major £92 million boost for criminal legal aid to enhance access for victims

Civil legal aid fee uplift announced

Duncan Lewis celebrates significant fee increases for civil legal aid following a successful challenge against the government

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

Lodders appoints Martin Oliver to lead contentious probate

Lodders strengthens its contentious probate team with the appointment of Martin Oliver as partner and head

KWM advises AtkinsRéalis on ADG acquisition

KWM guided AtkinsRéalis in acquiring ADG Capital, enhancing its civil and structural capabilities in Australia