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Costs budgeting delays highlight proportionality issues in professional negligence claims

Deputy Master Henderson reduces legal costs by £86,000 in solicitor negligence case involving alleged impostor fraud.

Quasi-partnership breakdown leads to unfair prejudice ruling in divorced shareholders case

High Court examines director duties and quasi-partnership obligations in acrimonious divorce dispute.

First-tier Tribunal dismisses section 166 application over ICO complaint handling

Tribunal confirms limited scope for challenging procedural adequacy when Commissioner provides outcome

Cyberattacks, force majeure and contractual protection

Rising cyberattacks expose gaps in contracts, making force majeure and frustration critical tools for protection

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors merger success

The merger between Sills & Betteridge Solicitors and Bell & Buxton Solicitors reflects ambitious growth in Sheffield legal sector

Squire Patton Boggs expands UK presence with partner hires

Squire Patton Boggs has announced new partner hires in its UK offices to strengthen growth strategy across practices

Alpacas miss out in charity estate dispute

A recent ruling confirmed Ms Midworth's estate will benefit multiple charities rather than one organisation

Funding barriers and the decline of young criminal defence solicitors

Criminal legal aid firms are losing young solicitors fast, leaving an ageing workforce and justice system under threat.