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SFO aims to enhance fraud investigation

The Serious Fraud Office’s new Business Plan outlines key strategies for tackling financial crime and corruption

Recalibrating open justice: non-party access and the limits of transparency

The introduction of a pilot for non-party access to court documents through the digital claims’ infrastructure, presents a timely opportunity to explore the open justice...

LSLA appoints John McElroy as president

The London Solicitors Litigation Association has elected John McElroy as its new president, aiming for growth and innovation in the legal field

Prospect of under-16s social media ban

The discussion surrounding a potential social media ban for under-16s raises important legal and practical concerns, emphasizing the need for education rather than outright bans

Harbottle & Lewis achieves record growth

Harbottle & Lewis reports record income for 2025/26, highlighting a decade of exceptional financial growth

Government launches consultation on NDAs

The Government has launched a vital consultation to regulate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and protect workplace victims

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

CG appoints Dayna Currie to boost growth

Leading North West law firm CG has hired Dayna Currie as Corporate Strategy Director to support its expansion strategy in an evolving legal landscape

Birketts advises Kara Healthcare on Beechdale Manor

Birketts has supported Kara Healthcare in acquiring Beechdale Manor Care Home, marking growth in care services