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Regional trends impact global legal hiring

In Q1 2026, lateral partner hiring showed significant regional differences in major legal markets around the world

Families benefit from government mediation scheme

Separating families can now receive £500 to help settle disputes outside court thanks to a government scheme

Digital whistleblowing trends shift workplace culture

The rise of digital whistleblowing reflects a more cautious UK workforce embracing anonymity in reports

AA v Waltham Forest: Court of Appeal draws firm line between Part 6 and Part 7 housing duties

Steps to allocate social housing cannot be incorporated into a homeless applicant's personal plan, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Summerson and Brown convictions upheld despite missing mens rea direction in Palestine Action affray case

Court of Appeal confirms affray convictions safe where jury's factual findings make intent inevitable

Amin v Manchester Airport Group: EAT upholds strike-out after deposit order non-payment

Employment Appeal Tribunal confirms no error of law in refusal of relief from sanctions and dismisses bias allegations against tribunal judge

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...

Navigating the accountability gap in a transformed legal landscape

Venus Legal welcomes Wren Blackwood to team

Venus Legal has appointed Wren Blackwood as Paralegal, signalling continued growth and commitment across the UK

Flint Bishop sets sights on growth

Flint Bishop has surpassed £40m in revenue and aims for further expansion as part of its strategy to become a Top 100 UK law firm