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Cyngor Gwynedd v Jones: when healthcare isn't educational

A landmark ruling on when school healthcare counts as educational provision, and why English authorities still shape Welsh ALN law

Eversheds Sutherland delivers strong financial results

Eversheds Sutherland has reported an impressive financial performance in its first year of the Global Strategy 2029 demonstrating steady growth in revenue and profit across...

Legal Services Board review echoes change

The independent review of the Legal Services Board highlights the need for improvement in consumer protection

Convrgnt v Kennedys Dubai: £3m liability cap survives as UCTA held inapplicable to Dubai retainer

The court holds that UCTA does not apply to a solicitor's retainer manifestly connected to Dubai.

Re A and B: High Court refuses to return abducted children to Cyprus under Article 13(b)

The Family Division refuses a father's Hague Convention return application, finding a grave risk of harm to the children.

Cakebread-Snow v County Court at Durham: High Court rejects challenge over unissued 583-page claim

The Administrative Court finds no unlawful refusal where a voluminous claim bundle was referred to a judge.

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

Blacks enhances Real Estate Litigation team

Blacks Solicitors LLP has expanded its Real Estate Litigation team with the appointments of Chloe Ward and Jess Bowen, reflecting the increasing demand for its...

Mackrell LLP advises on Axvik acquisition

Mackrell LLP has successfully guided Axvik Group in acquiring Pentaxia Ltd, enhancing its UK capabilities