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False allegations harm victims and justice

A criminal defence lawyer highlights the detrimental impact of false accusations in the UK justice system

Major law firm caught in scam

A leading UK law firm, KP Law, faces a fraud scare as scammers impersonate them to solicit personal information from the public. The Solicitors Regulation...

Taylor Wessing boosts competition practice with expert

Taylor Wessing has appointed Stephen Whitfield as a partner, enhancing its Competition practice significantly

Slater Heelis recruits for property teams

Law firm Slater Heelis has enhanced its property team with two new solicitor appointments in Manchester

Jacksons strengthens team with new partner

Jacksons has appointed award-winning lawyer David Adams as partner to enhance growth and innovation in law

Halborg v Solicitors Regulation Authority: suspension upheld after sustained unmeritorious litigation

A solicitor who subjected courts to years of unmeritorious applications and attracted multiple civil restraint orders has failed in his High Court appeal against a...

Perrin v North Devon District Council: planning permission quashed on grounds of apparent bias and inadequate reasons

Planning permission for open market dwelling quashed after apparent bias and flawed reasoning found.

SRA outlines vision for change in 2026

Sarah Rapson, Chief Executive of the SRA, has detailed strategic priorities aimed at rebuilding trust with the profession and enhancing organisational efficiency in 2026