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Claire Read: a journey to legal 500 hall of fame

Claire Read, Partner at Essex-based law firm Birkett Long, her recent induction into this esteemed institution is not just a personal triumph but a testament to her unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions to the legal profession

Hannaford Turner expands maritime litigation team with key partnerships

The firms is pleased to announce the addition of esteemed maritime litigation and arbitration experts Mike Lax and Stuart Dench to the firm's partnership

Burges Salmon advises Eni on HyNet carbon dioxide pipeline development consent order

The firm has played a pivotal role in advising Eni on the successful grant of a Development Consent Order (DCO) by the Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for the HyNet Carbon Dioxide pipeline

Top law firms face a £5.4bn debt burden due to slow payments and office transitions

The economic landscape has taken its toll on the UK's top law firms, with many facing a significant increase in debt as they grapple with slow payment from clients and navigate office relocations

CMA delves into the risks threatening fair competition in AI Foundation Models, proposing solutions to foster innovation

Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, made a keynote presentation during the 72nd Antitrust Law Spring Meeting

CMA triumphs again: Cérélia/Jus-Rol legal challenge dismissed by court of appeal

The Court of Appeal upholds CMA's merger review, dismissing Cérélia's challenge, ensuring fair competition

Bar Standards Board unveils data and intelligence strategy 2024–2027

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has taken a significant step forward by releasing its Data and Intelligence Strategy for the years 2024–2027

UK Government releases latest criminal court statistics for February 2024

According to the report, the number of outstanding cases in the magistrates' court has surged to 382,972, a notable increase from 337,481 recorded in February 2023