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R v Bush: charging and sentencing without a clear framework

Justine Ryan examines the sentencing challenges, novel fraud charges and regulatory gaps exposed by the Hull funeral scandal

Stronger design protection for UK creators

Significant reforms will simplify the design system, enhancing protections for small businesses and designers

Local voices will guide water management

The Prime Minister has unveiled plans to empower local communities in water management through new councils

Celebrating 168 years of solicitor support

The Solicitors’ Charity has evolved over the years, offering essential support to legal professionals navigating various challenges

Latham & Watkins crowned Tour de Law 2026 champions – annual legal sector cycle raises £160k for Breast Cancer Now

On 14 and 15 October, a record number of barristers’ chambers and law firms across the country took part in Tour de Law, collectively raising...

What Britain can learn from international wealth taxes

The Autumn Budget stopped short of introducing a general tax on net wealth. But the UK tax base applying to accumulated wealth is becoming broader,...

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

Fox Williams expands technology team with partner

Fox Williams has appointed Adam Kuan as a partner, enhancing its focus on technology transactions

A&O Shearman invests heavily in AI strategy

A&O Shearman is committing USD1.1 billion to enhance its AI capabilities and services across practices