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Organised crime member’s sentence extended

Stephen Wills has had his sentence increased to 14 years due to his severe criminal conduct and intervention by the Solicitor General

Yassar Sadiq joins Averta Employment Lawyers

Yassar Sadiq has joined Averta Employment Lawyers as an associate solicitor, bringing valuable experience to the team

Urgent plea for increase in legal aid fees

Legal bodies in Scotland are calling for immediate action to boost legal aid fees to ensure access to justice

Osborne Clarke advises on £280m buy-in

Osborne Clarke successfully supported the Trustee of the Grant Thornton Pensions Fund in a £280 million buy-in with Royal London to secure members' benefits and ensure a smooth transition

New chair for Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Board

Julian Blazeby has been appointed as the non-executive Chair of the CICA Board for three years

Employment tribunal clarifies appeal extensions

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling offers significant clarity on time limits for submitting appeals and extensions for filing submissions in cases involving minor errors

High Court clarifies deposit box ownership

The High Court has ruled on safety deposit box ownership rights, clarifying legal responsibilities for banks managing unclaimed items

High Court ruling on property recovery

A recent High Court decision highlighted complexities in property recovery linked to criminal conduct and ownership rights