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Wilkes wins prestigious Corporate Law award

Wilkes has been awarded Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2026 held last night in Birmingham

Back to school: navigating co-parenting disputes

The start of the school year can bring fresh challenges for separated parents, from child arrangements and school costs to unauthorised absences and penalty notices

FCA cracks down on illegal crypto trading

The FCA, in collaboration with HMRC and the Metropolitan Police, targets illegal crypto trading in London

Advanced inheritance secures paragon bank funding

Advanced Inheritance has partnered with Paragon Bank for significant funds aimed at boosting probate lending growth

All charities must understand new accounting rules

Charity Commission urges trustees to review updated guidance to ensure compliance with new accounting standards for 2026

High-rise boom in Manchester shapes lawyers

Manchester’s property lawyers are evolving due to the city’s high-rise boom, fostering new legal expertise

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

Jurit strengthens private wealth team talent

Jurit has appointed Nicole Gallop Mildon as a consultant in its Private Wealth & Tax team, enhancing expertise

elected as new chair

Catherine Atkinson’s election as Chair of the Justice Select Committee has sparked optimism for reforms