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AI use and legal privilege risks

Recent US and UK decisions highlight risks to legal privilege when using AI systems

The psychedelic paradox: Britain’s laws in an age of magic mushroom revival

As psilocybin re-enters mainstream culture and medical research, the UK’s rigid legal framework leaves users exposed to severe penalties, revealing a growing gap between perception...

Harassment, reporting and regulatory risk: governance challenges for modern law firms

A practical guide to navigating investigations while balancing regulatory duties, fairness and reputational risk

Local government reorganisation: ambition, fragmentation and the limits of judicial review

Sweeping council restructuring faces legal risk, political resistance and growing uncertainty over delivery, consistency and process

Neurodivergence in family law: one year on from the Family Justice Council Guidance

A year after landmark guidance, practitioners must adapt processes to ensure neurodivergent clients can fully access justice

Sanctions after Shvidler: a narrowing path for legal challenge

The Supreme Court has significantly raised the bar for challenging UK sanctions designations. For practitioners, the message is clear: systemic arguments will fail, and success...

Short careers, long liabilities: estate planning for professional athletes

Short careers, rapid wealth accumulation, and cross-border income streams mean professional athletes require estate planning that is proactive, structured, and capable of evolving with their...

Affordable housing under pressure: navigating regulation, viability and the 10-year funding horizon

As regulatory obligations multiply and viability pressures intensify, housing lawyers must help registered providers balance building safety, decarbonisation and development delivery while navigating the Government’s...