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IPO to raise fees for services

The Intellectual Property Office is raising fees for patents, trade marks and designs from April 2026

DAC Beachcroft strengthens professional risk practice

DAC Beachcroft has expanded its Professional Risk practice in Manchester by appointing partner Ben Parks and six others

Norton Rose Fulbright supports One Equity Partners

Norton Rose Fulbright is facilitating One Equity Partners’ acquisition of Kitwave Group, valuing the deal at £251 million

New service supports rape victims in court

The UK government has rolled out a new Legal Advisors service to assist rape victims, enhancing justice support

Thomson Snell & Passmore appoints new partner

Thomson Snell & Passmore has named Richard Ellard as Senior Partner starting June 2026 taking over from Joanna Pratt who has successfully led the firm since 2020 with impressive growth results and plans for future evolution

BHO v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: NHS charges, late EUSS applications and the limits of the Withdrawal Agreement

High Court rules NHS charges on late EU Settlement Scheme applicants are lawful under the Withdrawal Agreement

Ping Fai Yuen v Fun Yung Li: Bitcoin theft, conversion and the limits of tort law

A High Court judgement clarifies the boundaries of conversion and trespass to goods in the context of misappropriated Bitcoin worth up to £180 million.

Sawicki v Circuit Law Court in Swidnica: remand credit, multiple warrants and the limits of article 8 in extradition

When time served on remand in the UK exceeds individual Polish sentence terms, separate warrants must fall.