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Barclays offers early car finance compensation

Barclays has begun car finance compensation payouts but many drivers may be owed more than offered

Court of Appeal hears indeterminate sentences

The CCRC has referred seven indeterminate sentences to the Court of Appeal for review to ensure justice

Roger Gherson features in new docuseries

Roger Gherson, a leading sanctions lawyer, will feature in a gripping docuseries exposing global sanctions’ regimes

Operafund Eco-Invest v Kingdom of Spain: Court of Appeal bars assignment of ICSID award

Court of Appeal holds ICSID award cannot be assigned without Spain's consent.

Byczko v Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: EAT upholds strike-out of unmanageable claims

EAT upholds strike-out where litigant in person rejected judge's list of issues.

Government of Bermuda v Oporto: Divisional Court allows extradition appeal over cruise ship offence

Divisional Court holds offence on Bermuda-flagged ship in international waters is an extradition offence.

SJ Interview: Richard Susskind

For the November 2026 volume, Richard Susskind speaks to Solicitors Journal

Who takes responsibility?

Legal reform only matters if it helps people enforce their rights, get redress, and know who is supposed to do something when things go wrong

Sidley welcomes competition lawyer Elaine Whiteford

In a strategic move, Sidley announces the addition of esteemed competition litigator Elaine Whiteford to its London office, enhancing its litigation practice with her extensive...

DWF retains key role with Homes England

DWF has been reappointed to Homes England's Legal Services Framework, expanding its role significantly over four years