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Bickley v John Lewis: EAT rules on name change between EC certificate and ET1 presentation

Employment tribunal wrongly rejected claim where claimant's deed poll name change caused a mismatch.

X and Y adoption order setting aside: Supreme Court rules no power exists to revoke valid adoption orders

The High Court has no inherent jurisdiction to revoke a validly made adoption order on welfare grounds.

R v Chahal: guilty plea with contested basis triggers trial fee entitlement

A Newton hearing need not involve live evidence for a trial fee to be payable, the Senior Courts Costs Office has confirmed.

QRS v London Borough of Tower Hamlets: EAT refuses time extension where ill health failed to explain email oversight

Mental ill health, even when evidenced, will not excuse a procedural default where other conduct during the same period undermines the causal link.

Birketts strengthens team with four new partners

Birketts has announced the addition of four new Partners, enhancing its legal expertise and services offered

Inheritance disputes on the rise

Families are increasingly facing delays in inheritance payouts as executors encounter growing legal blockages

Harper James appoints new corporate partner

Harper James enhances its corporate team with the appointment of Lottie Hugo to meet rising demand from SMEs

SQE assessment deemed robust and reliable

The SRA's annual reports highlight the SQE's robust nature, ongoing improvements, and candidate support mechanisms