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New report emphasizes importance of rule of law

A recent House of Lords report urges the government to uphold the rule of law and access to justice for the public while highlighting crucial elements needing attention

Aircraft leasing disputes in the Australian courts

Recent airline insolvencies reveal how Australian courts balance international leasing principles with domestic insolvency law, treaty obligations and priority regimes

Vigilance essential as clinical negligence costs rise

Delays in patient redress and a surge in social care expenses are escalating the NHS's compensation bill

Contis Group v Swipewallet: bifurcation and security for costs with ATE insurance

High Court addresses trial splitting and adequacy of after-the-event insurance in contract dispute.

Al Othman Holding v Al Rajhi Holding: authority to bind and limitation in family business disputes

Mrs Justice Dias rules on agency authority and statutory acknowledgment requirements in loan dispute.

Master dismisses reallocation and joinder applications in Green v HSBC dispute

High Court retains case management after claimant challenges Bills of Exchange Act ruling.

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

New partner appointed at Lewis Silkin

Lewis Silkin Belfast has welcomed Olivia O’Kane as a partner to enhance its media law practice

Heirloom Fair Legal unveils new model

Heirloom Fair Legal has introduced a unique tiered service model to assist consumers seeking FCA compensation