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New Chancery Lane launches barrister network

The Barrister Group Chambers has joined forces with three brands, establishing New Chancery Lane as the parent company

A Stronger Planning Framework for a Changing Energy Market

New Opportunities for Renewables, Data Centres and High-Energy Development

Crown Court backlog reaches alarming levels

The Crown Court backlog has surged to 80,829 cases by June 2026 creating severe justice delays

Cox v DPP: Divisional Court rejects "narrow construction" approach to section 5 Public Order Act offence

Divisional Court dismisses naturist's appeal and says section 5 proportionality sits within reasonableness defence.

Elliott v Bateson: High Court strikes life interest trust from will for want of knowledge and approval

Judge finds testator did not know and approve life interest trust; undue influence claim fails.

MKR v Cloudflare: High Court orders domain providers to disclose details of anonymous harasser

High Court orders domain providers to disclose details identifying the person behind targeted harassment.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

Weil enhances private equity presence in Germany

Weil welcomes Dr. Olga Stürmer to bolster its private equity practice in Germany amid rapid growth

DMH Stallard advises on BDX Group acquisition

DMH Stallard's guidance has been pivotal in the successful acquisition of Socrates Imaging B.V. and Socrates Imaging Ltd by BDX Group Ltd and Socrates Holdings...