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SRA takes firm action against law firms

In recent weeks, the SRA has shut down three law firms, prompting urgent calls for compliance reviews

New electrical safety rules for social housing

New regulations mandate inspections of electrical installations and equipment in social housing to enhance safety standards

Mishcon de Reya appoints new partner

Mishcon de Reya has strengthened its innovation capabilities with the appointment of Richard McMorris as Partner

Firms still waiting for LAA compensation

A year after the LAA cyber-attack, legal aid firms are yet to receive any compensation needed to recover from the fallout

Talbots Law sees £11m growth surge

Talbots Law has experienced an impressive £11m increase in revenue driven by acquisitions and organic growth

Stephenson Harwood elevates eleven new partners

Stephenson Harwood LLP has named eleven lawyers to its partnership, reflecting the firm’s ongoing growth strategy

Devani v Sharon: when an oral agreement to equalise shareholdings falls short of a binding contract

A joint venture dispute over Hermes House NW2 Limited turns on contested conversations, missing contemporaneous documents, and the limits of informal dealmaking.

Waldorf Production UK Plc: court sanctions restructuring plan and crams down HMRC for the first time under Part 26A

HMRC's tax losses argument fails on both law and fact as Mr Justice Michael Green grants sanction.