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Why claims against the MOD are soaring

A sharp rise in personal injury claims against the MOD reveals unique legal, medical and career-loss complexities.

Agent signatures fail for trust declarations

Court of Appeal rules that declarations of trust over land must be personally signed to satisfy statutory formalities

Fieldfisher and Young Citizens launch initiative

Fieldfisher partners with Young Citizens to launch a free programme that promotes understanding of democracy and citizenship resources for students

£54 million settlement for UK consumers

A landmark £54 million settlement has been secured for UK consumers and businesses in a collective action against a car shipping cartel involving significant compensation for inflated shipping fees

Freeths strengthens national restructuring team

Freeths has appointed Graeme Danby and John Jeffreys to lead its Restructuring & Insolvency practice

Law Society supports ECHR for reform

The Law Society has clarified that the European Convention on Human Rights is essential for immigration reform and should not be dismissed as an obstacle to necessary changes

Streamlined route for licensed probate practice

The CLC’s Advanced Probate Exemption provides a clear pathway for STEP professionals to enhance their status and secure a specialist licence under the Legal Services Act 2007.

Nick McDonald joins Marks & Clerk as partner

Nick McDonald’s appointment enhances Marks & Clerk’s IP services, showcasing its continued commitment to excellence