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Freeths expands employment team with hire

Freeths announces the addition of Partner Melanie Stancliffe to enhance its employment practice and address client needs

Hugh James appoints Phil Edwards partner

Hugh James has expanded its Serious Injury team with the appointment of Phil Edwards as Partner

Angela Rayner resigns after costly mistake

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after admitting to a stamp duty error regarding her flat purchase, which cost her £800,000 in underpayment

Law Society of Scotland announces reforms

The Law Society of Scotland has outlined its strategy to implement landmark regulatory reforms for solicitors and legal businesses in Scotland

Confidentiality reinforced in private FDR hearings

BC v BC [2025] affirms confidentiality as central to private FDRs, with disclosure permitted only in exceptional circumstances

Goodwin aids Paragon in financing deal

Goodwin has successfully advised Paragon Partners GmbH on the refinancing for its acquisition of SCHELL GmbH & Co. KG This transaction was supported by a lender club that includes notable institutions such as LBBW, ABN Amro, CIC, and ODDO BHF

Brabners hires new partner for real estate

Brabners has enhanced its real estate practice by hiring experienced partner Ben Lamb to the team

Court of Appeal clarifies Part III 1984 Act leave test in billionaire divorce case

The Court of Appeal establishes key precedents for financial relief applications following foreign divorce proceedings.