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Short careers, long liabilities: estate planning for professional athletes

Short careers, rapid wealth accumulation, and cross-border income streams mean professional athletes require estate planning that is proactive, structured, and capable of evolving with their...

Government hits target for more police

The government has successfully deployed over 3,000 neighbourhood police officers ahead of schedule fighting crime effectively

Bell Yard and Kysen PR merge

Bell Yard Communications and Kysen PR have merged to create a new legal PR powerhouse enhancing service offerings for clients

CATS North Sea Limited v HMRC: Upper Tribunal overturns FTT on ring-fence trade transfer and capital allowances pooling

Capital allowances clawback reduced from £167m to £23m as tribunal rules s279 CTA 2010 governs Part 22 transfer analysis.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v Moriarty: Henderson abuse and withdrawn claims

Employment Appeal Tribunal confirms withdrawn claims do not bar fresh factual allegations in constructive dismissal proceedings.

Law Society addresses tribunal delays despite new agency

The Law Society of England and Wales commends the Fair Work Agency's launch while expressing ongoing concerns about tribunal delays and necessary resources for its...

SJ Interview: Keith Froud

Keith Froud, Global Co-CEO and International Chief Executive of Eversheds Sutherland, has spent over three decades in corporate M&A before moving into global leadership. In...

The normalisation of uncertainty

Uncertainty is no longer episodic but structural—reshaping how lawyers advise, litigate, and manage risk across an increasingly volatile global landscape

Shoosmiths boosts IP team with partner

Shoosmiths has appointed France Delord as a partner in its Intellectual Property team, enhancing capabilities

Wilkin Chapman Rollits acquires Legal Recoveries

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has expanded its recoveries and litigation capabilities through the acquisition of Nottingham-based Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC)