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555 Expert witness survey highlights key trends

Bond Solon and the Law Society Gazette have released an expert witness survey shedding light on industry challenges

The new client: Claude

As clients increasingly turn to AI for legal advice, junior solicitors face new challenges involving trust, privilege and costs

Law Society of Scotland informs MPs on Lord Advocate inquiry

The Law Society of Scotland has emphasized that reforming the Lord Advocate's roles must be based on evidence and extensive consultation

MPP (Services) Ltd v Ratio Law: solicitors liable for £100,000 after drafting error voids legal charge

Solicitors' deletion of secured sum from legal charge leads to £100,000 loss of chance award.

Al-Ateeqi v Kuwait Investment Authority: EAT upholds state immunity in sovereign wealth fund whistleblowing claim

EAT holds Kuwait Investment Authority immune from former London CEO's whistleblowing and dismissal claims.

Re M and S: High Court makes FGM and forced marriage protection orders despite unenforceability in Nigeria

High Court grants FGM and forced marriage protection orders, citing 'soft power' despite Nigerian unenforceability.

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

Emma Myers appointed head of private client

Moore Kingston Smith has appointed Emma Myers as Partner and Head of Private Client at Moore SGD Law, enhancing its legal services for high net...

DWF supports Sustainable Investments Group growth

DWF has advised Sustainable Investments Group on a minority investment from Bridges Fund Management aimed at growth strategies across retrofit and energy services sectors