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SJ Interview: James Hartley

James Hartley had an ‘out of body experience’ watching the actor John Hollingworth play him in the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office A Partner and National Head of Dispute Resolution at Freeths, James speaks to the Solicitors Journal about the Post Office case, what adequate justice would look like for those impacted, and the reforms that he would like to see as a result of the scandal.

Paul Hastings advises VINCI on major acquisition, marking a significant step in airport operations

VINCI's strategic move: acquiring Edinburgh Airport for £1.27 billion

Better Outcomes through Linked Data, the BOLD programme

Unlocking government data to transform support for vulnerable populations, from homelessness to reoffending

LSB unveils strategy to enhance regulatory oversight in public interest

The Legal Services Board (LSB) outlines its 2024/25 plans, emphasising regulatory objectives to better serve societal needs in legal services

Hempsons LLP Elevates 11 New Junior Equity Partners

Health and social care law specialists, Hempsons LLP, have made a significant stride in their partnership structure by appointing 11 new junior equity partners

Walton & Co, a boutique planning law firm is gearing up for the future by welcoming new equity partners to its ranks

Founded in 2004 by David Walton, the firm is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and sees the addition of Alec Cropper and James Cook as a strategic move to bolster its growth platform

Angela Fox agrees to join Mishcon de Reya as partner in intellectual property team

With over 27 years of experience in trade mark practice, Angela offers a wealth of expertise to the firm

Navigating the challenges and opportunities in the UK legal sector

Maurice MacSweeney speaks to litigators about their prospects for the year ahead as part of a whitepaper investigating growth challenges among leading law firms