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The Court's Power to Vary and Revoke Orders under CPR 3.1(7)

The court’s power to revisit and adjust its own decisions can reshape the course of legal disputes

Workplace accommodations for neurodivergent lawyers: what firms need to know

Dr Simon Le Clerc, Medical Director at HealthCare In Mind, explores whether law firms and the legal industry lagging behind in regard to the acceptance of neurodiversity in the workplace

Crown Prosecution Service faces serious criticism

The CPS is under fire for prosecuting weak cases that cause harm to the innocent and complainants

High Court rules on expert testimony

The High Court ruled against the University of Sheffield's bid for expert evidence in a licensing case

Court ruling clarifies appeal error interpretation

A recent Court of Appeal ruling has clarified the handling of minor errors in appeal submissions to improve justice accessibility

Court dismisses Tesco's appeal against Lidl

In a landmark ruling, Tesco's appeal concerning a Lidl store planning permission was dismissed by the court

SJ Interview: Harriet Wistrich

For the May 2025 volume, Harriet Wistrich speaks to the Solicitors Journal about her book 'Sister in Law: Fighting for Justice in a System Designed by Men', which has been nominated for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction

Bridging the justice gap

Dr. Liz Curran calls for evidence-based reform to restore equal access to justice

Morgan Lewis welcomes new tax partner

Morgan Lewis enhances its global tax capabilities by welcoming Andrew Callaghan

Scottish law firms announce major merger

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Davidson Chalmers Stewart have merged to create a 200-strong team

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Court rules on insurance claim disputes

9 May 2025

Court strikes out Yuk Ming Cheung case

9 May 2025

High Court ruling on traffic schemes sparks discussion

9 May 2025

Significant appeal clarifies design rights landscape

9 May 2025

Court ruling reinforces homelessness definitions

9 May 2025

Seismic shift in professional standards

9 May 2025

Government launches consultation for legal aid

9 May 2025

Private prosecution safeguards are needed

9 May 2025

SRA outlines new plans for 2025

8 May 2025

Court Report

Legal ramifications of Betta Oceanway case

The Betta Oceanway Company v SC Tomini Trading ruling highlights significant corporate law issues impacting minority shareholder rights and jurisdictional integrity

Kenneth Johnston's case highlights capacity complexities

The case of Kenneth Johnston against the Financial Ombudsman Service raises important questions about legal capacity and accommodations for those with mental health challenges

Court of Appeal rejects Kings' appeal

The Court of Appeal has upheld the murder convictions of David and Edward King for the death of Neil Charles in June 2021

Court rules against interim relief request

In a recent judgment, the High Court addressed a crucial application for injunctive relief regarding confidentiality obligations

Opinion

Will tariffs Trump transactions?

Mikhail Vishnyakov and Gin Kynigos from Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP share their thoughts on the legal issues and contractual uncertainty facing businesses in the wake of the escalating imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs

Differences between evidence systems and their impact on litigation strategy

Hugo Keulers, a Partner at Lydian, shares his thoughts on the different rules on evidence taking in regard to technical matters between Anglo-Saxon and continental legal systems

Misunderstanding the rule of law

Raymond Wacks shares his concerns regarding the expansion of the rule of law to include the protection of human rights

Will the new Cyber Monitoring Centre’s categorisation scale really help?

Colin Hayes from Penningtons Manches Cooper shares his thoughts on whether the new cyber incident categorisation scale from the Cyber Monitoring Centre is likely to meet expectations

Feature

Redefining the green belt: the rise of grey belt planning

Welcomed by developers but criticised by the House of Lords Select Committee, the Labour government’s new grey belt policy has divided opinion. Partner at Weightmans, John Gregory examines what the policy means in practice, and how it’s faring so far

Incinerate & Medicate, or Legislate & Regulate

In their latest publication, Consulting Engineer Professor Robert Jackson and General Practitioner Dr Frederick Newton are now joined by Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice MP and Councillor Jason Moorcroft a Parliamentary Spokesperson

Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings in England and Wales

Jon Crocker and Megan Owen from Bindmans assess the government’s efforts to reform the law surrounding apologies in civil claims in England and Wales and share their thoughts on the impact of such reforms in the context of clinical negligence

Has the case of Re Z impacted the law on surrogacy?

Sarah Bell, a Partner at Stephens Scown, assesses the wider impact of the ruling in Re Z (Surrogacy: Step-parent Adoption) [2024] EWFC 20

Practice Notes

Private lives, public standards: balancing personal privacy with professional standards for regulated professionals

Emma Nightingale and Sheetul Sowdagur explore how far regulators can lawfully scrutinise private conduct and where the boundaries of professional oversight should lie

Dispelling Common Myths About Legal Content Marketing

Corinne McKenna is a legal copywriter based in Shropshire.

Landmark ruling on liability in prisons

The case of Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago v Antonio Sobers highlights crucial issues of liability amidst serious allegations of excessive force in prisons and the complexities of collective claims involving vulnerable inmates

High Court examines trafficking victim's case

The Alnoor v Secretary of State for the Home Department judgment addresses key trafficking issues with potential impacts on UK victim protection standards.

International

How leasing models are reshaping maritime funding

Frederik Lorenzen explains how Asian leasing models are challenging Western dominance in global ship finance

US companies face hefty payouts for cybersecurity failures

US firms are paying the price for inadequate cybersecurity practices as settlements soar to $155 million

Europe’s anti-corruption alliance: a shift in global enforcement leadership?

Lloyd Firth examines the UK, France and Switzerland's new anti-bribery taskforce and what it signals about shifting global enforcement priorities

The space collision crisis: the future of orbital law

Randeep Bubbra explores the legal, regulatory, and technological challenges of space collisions, liability, and the need for updated frameworks in the expanding space economy.

Business

AI and the energy sector: opportunities, risks and regulation

As AI adoption grows in energy, operational gains come with new regulatory challenges — especially when critical infrastructure and public trust are at stake

A class act: Is England a new battleground in high-value multi-claimant actions?

John Bedford, Evan Flowers, Jaqueline Harrington and Will Sachse explore the rise of multi-claimant litigation, the similarities with US class actions, and how English law continues to evolve in managing complex mass tort and multi-claimant cases

Mind the gap: why business analysis is not technical analysis

Many law firms confuse technical and business analysis—an oversight that jeopardises tech adoption and stops change management efforts from delivering real value

Unlocking the potential of support staff in law firms

Law firms can’t thrive on legal talent alone — engaging support staff is the next frontier of performance, says Michelle Howard

SJ Interview

SJ Interview: Lord David Neuberger

For the April 2025 volume, Lord David Neuberger speaks to the Solicitors Journal

SJ Interview: Honor Giles

Honor Giles, Partner and Mediator at Maguire Family Law speaks to the Solicitors Journal about the changes being implemented to family law and whether further reform is needed

SJ Interview: Karl Jansen

Karl Jansen speaks to the Solicitors Journal about his role as Managing Partner of Freeths

SJ Interview: Arif Kamal

In this interview, Arif Kamal's talks to the Solicitors Journal about his journey at Hunters Law

Appointments

Freeths appoints new real estate partner

Freeths has welcomed real estate partner Stephen Crook and named Stephen Lewis as head in Manchester

Anthony Collins announces promotions this Spring

Anthony Collins has revealed 13 promotions and three lateral moves across its teams, reflecting growth and commitment to development

Fieldfisher expands operations with Polish branches

Fieldfisher launches its Polish offices in Warsaw and Krakow, enhancing its outreach in Central and Eastern Europe

Browne Jacobson appoints first in-house pupil barrister in Wales

Browne Jacobson has made a groundbreaking appointment with David Drew as Wales' first in-house pupil barrister

Recruitment

Exciting property role at Motus Recruitment

A pioneering company in the property sector is expanding and looking for new talent to join their team in Basingstoke

Senior Legal Counsel 8+ Construction - Hybrid

Property 3+ Hybrid – Bath Area

Rapidly expanding renewables company focusing on solar, wind and storage projects

The unstoppable rise of IT-driven hiring

The recruitment landscape is transforming dramatically as IT solutions, especially LinkedIn, reshape hiring practices and collaboration

Announcements

Corrs advises ACEREZ on landmark energy project

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has successfully supported ACEREZ in closing Australia’s first renewable energy zone

Shakespeare Martineau celebrates commercial services growth

Shakespeare Martineau's commercial services team has achieved impressive growth, reflecting rising demand for legal expertise in various sectors

Solaris Law completes acquisition of Equivo's legal services team

Solaris Law Ltd has successfully acquired the Equivo Legal Services team, enhancing its position in the UK market

Biscuiteers prepares for exciting future

Burges Salmon has successfully guided Biscuiteers through a change of ownership, ensuring long-term growth and job security

Events

Celebrating the winners of the Pro Bono Awards

The Bar Pro Bono Awards 2025 highlighted exceptional contributions by barristers and initiatives across England and Wales

Freeths wins Law Firm of the Year

Freeths, a leading law firm, has been honoured as Law Firm of the Year at the City AM Awards 2025

Freeths continues support for Women of the Year

Freeths is proud to sponsor the Women of the Year Awards 2025, recognising women's achievements and inspiring role models across society

New solicitors welcomed at ceremony

The Law Society of Scotland has officially welcomed 71 new solicitors

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