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Russian extradition requests: why Cyprus is departing from English and Strasbourg case law

A recent Cypriot Court of Appeal decision ordering extradition to Russia highlights a divergence from English and European human rights jurisprudence, raising significant questions for...

AmLaw 25 firms see growth in London

The AmLaw 25 has seen its first net gain in litigation partners in London since 2022, showing signs of recovery as hiring cools from 2025’s...

Jackdaw gas field receives government approval

The UK Government has approved the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, boosting energy security

Elon Musk considers merging Tesla and SpaceX

Elon Musk is contemplating a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, highlighting potential benefits while acknowledging challenges ahead.

US firms gaining edge over UK rivals for trainee talent

US law firms are increasingly becoming the top choice for aspiring lawyers in the UK, as highlighted in a recent report published by Chambers

Garvins Law secures £2 million funding

Garvins Law has obtained £2 million from Harbour Credit to support its management buyout and growth plans

SJ Interview: Helen Bunker

Helen Bunker, chair of Blake Morgan, speaks to Solicitors Journal

Making accountability count

The profession has good reason to ask how reform will preserve effective scrutiny of public decisions, and what evidence will establish that the changes achieve...

Lodders adds Aasha Choudhary as partner

Lodders has appointed Aasha Choudhary as a partner in its Family team to enhance their expertise

Freeths lawyers recognised as Green Ambassadors

Freeths’ Penny Simpson and Richard Broadbent have been named Green Ambassadors for the third consecutive year in The Legal 500 Green Guide, underlining the firm’s...