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Clara Swinson appointed second permanent secretary

The Ministry of Justice has announced the appointment of Clara Swinson as Second Permanent Secretary to lead justice reforms

UAB Business Enterprise v Oneta Limited: court finds settlement agreement genuine despite expert fraud concerns

A High Court judge rejects forensic document evidence in favour of factual witness testimony, restoring a Lithuanian builder's ownership of a UK property company.

Gambrah v Director of HMP Thameside: six-day unlawful detention highlights systemic failures at private prison

High Court condemns Serco's repeated failure to release prisoner lawfully entitled to immediate discharge

Paul Hastings expands Brussels office significantly

Paul Hastings enhances its Brussels presence by welcoming prominent antitrust lawyer Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte to the firm

Bevan Brittan enhances healthcare expertise with partner

Bevan Brittan has appointed corporate partner Bharti Moore to strengthen its healthcare legal services team

Building safety and the limits of contract amendments

Building safety legislation is driving contract amendments, but excessive drafting risks undermining standardisation

Controversial court reforms raise concerns

Senior lawyers voice their concerns over the passing of the Courts and Tribunals Bill in Commons

Hereditary Peers Bill revolutionises House of Lords

The Hereditary Peers Bill has passed, marking a significant shift in UK democracy and parliamentary reform