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Injunctions and their implications explained

Sharmila O'Reilly, Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Hertfordshire, discusses the recent injunctions case involving David Walliams

Pension schemes advised to prepare early

Sackers is calling on pension schemes to get ready for upcoming inheritance tax changes affecting pensions

Jocelyn Ledward KC appointed as leader

Jocelyn Ledward KC has been appointed First Senior Treasury Counsel

Odeh v City of London Police: Crown Court cannot release forfeited funds for appeal costs

High Court rules Crown Court lacks power to release forfeited funds for appeal legal expenses.

Landsul v Secretary of State: High Court upholds compulsory purchase for Cory carbon capture DCO

High Court rejects landowner's challenge to compulsory acquisition powers in Cory carbon capture order.

Amidon v North London NHS Foundation Trust: EAT defines "miscarriage of justice" in whistleblowing claims

EAT rules "miscarriage of justice" under s.43B ERA requires profound injustice within the justice system.

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

Penningtons appoints marine finance specialist

International law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has welcomed Gary Walsh as a partner in its banking and finance team, further enhancing its marine finance capabilities...

Birketts advises Bugler Group transition

Birketts successfully facilitated Bugler Group’s shift to an Employee Ownership Trust, securing its future with employees