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Martyn’s Law sets new safety standards

Martyn’s Law has received Royal Assent, marking a significant shift in public safety legislation requiring preparedness

Concerns raised about peaceful protestors

Hodge Jones & Allen protest team discussed the treatment of peaceful protestors with the UN Special Rapporteur

Ellisons appoints Ellen Petersen as partner

Ellisons has strengthened its Commercial Property team with Ellen Petersen's appointment as Partner and Head of Commercial Property. Ellen trained at a UK Top 50 Law Firm and brings with her 18 years of experience from a leading regional firm, showcasing her expertise in various commercial transactions including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, Business Park leases, development agreements, and agricultural property deals. Moreover, she is well-versed in providing corporate support for business sales and purchases and maintains active memberships with the Country Land and Business Association and the Agricultural Law Association.

DLA Piper advises VEON on loan syndication

DLA Piper has successfully advised VEON Ltd on a USD210 million term loan syndication from international lenders

Court of Appeal clarifies contract obligations

The Court of Appeal's ruling highlights contractual obligations in IT contracts, providing essential guidance for similar agreements

Boyes Turner announces new partner promotions

Boyes Turner has promoted four individuals to partner positions as part of its growth strategy in 2025

Court rejects family business claim request

The High Court dismissed Adriana Embiricos and Olivier Desmarais' bid for a derivative claim in court

Trump’s DEI policies can’t affect UK legal firms? Think again

As the Trump administration 2.0 continues to cause turmoil, Catherine Hobby, Kingsley Owusu and Robert Sizer explore the detrimental impact on UK diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) practices of events in the US and highlight the importance of positive action