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UK promotes candidate for international justice

The Lord Chancellor advocates for Professor Dapo Akande's candidacy to the International Court of Justice

Marks & Clerk wins patent revocation case

Marks & Clerk has successfully revoked a vital European patent for Edwards Lifesciences on behalf of Meril

Budget 2026 offers reforms for growth

The latest Budget outlines significant reforms aimed at removing barriers for startups and enhancing workforce mobility

How specialist law firms can thrive beyond their founders

For specialist law firms, lasting success depends on preserving differentiation, aligning remuneration and planning for succession

Sally Rooney, Palestine Action and UK Terrorism Law

The Rooney–Faber controversy exposes how counter-terrorism legislation can constrain lawful commerce and political expression

US Law firm partners bill fewer hours

The latest survey reveals that law firm partners earn more while billing fewer hours, highlighting changes in compensation dynamics

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...

HJA strengthens injury team with Robinson

Hodge Jones and Allen has enhanced its personal injury team with the appointment of Daryl Robinson, a highly experienced lawyer known for his commitment to...

Katten expands London office with new partner

Katten strengthens its London office by adding Sunay Radia as a partner in restructuring practice