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The regulatory reset firms cannot ignore

The LSB review, the AML transfer and higher SRA fees signal tougher oversight, and reward firms with stronger governance.

Three years on from PACCAR judgment

The legal funding sector is urging the UK Government to provide necessary legislative clarity to improve access to justice

A new era for restructuring challenges

Recent retail restructuring plans signal greater scrutiny of creditor treatment and new opportunities for practitioners challenging proposed compromises

Tribunal sides with Post Office over Horizon inquiry legal privilege redaction

First-tier Tribunal overturns the Information Commissioner, ruling a single redacted sentence should stay withheld.

High Court enforces Chinese judgement in Xiong Wei v Wang Junhong dispute

Commercial Court rejects finality and natural justice challenges to a US$2.1m Chinese court judgement.

Court of Appeal orders retrial in Faraj v Ahmad financial remedy dispute

Court quashes a £6m divorce settlement after finding the trial was procedurally unfair to both spouses.

SJ Interview: Sohail Ali

Sohail Ali is a Disputes partner at DLA Piper, advising clients on complex cross-border litigation and arbitration matters. Alongside his practice, is also is a...

Matters of judgement

Alius Law strengthens aviation finance disputes team

Alius Law has appointed Richard Mumford as partner to enhance its aviation finance disputes practice

Bell Lamb & Joynson appoints new partners

After achieving record financial results, Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors has appointed Ashleigh Wong and Michaela Hayes as Partners in recognition of their contributions and...