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First cohort of students graduate from Aston University’s Pathways to Law programme

The first cohort of Aston University students have graduated from the final module of the Pathways to Law programme, an initiative which aims to support local students from under-represented backgrounds towards a career in law

Slater Heelis celebrates continued success with Chambers Rankings announcement

Following record rankings in this year’s Legal 500 announcement, award-winning law firm Slater Heelis is celebrating continued success in the newly released Chamber Rankin

Firms have more to do to identify and manage money laundering risks

Solicitor firms have been warned that they need to do more to properly assess any money laundering risks posed by clients and the services they are seeking

100 working days on from launch of Europe’s new patent courts system, number of Unitary Patents registered nears 11,000

Under the UPC, patent holders can obtain a single patent covering 17 European countries and enforce such patents and existing European patents

Reducing the harm from illegal drugs

The government has committed £900 million for the first three years of the strategy, from 2022 to 2025, with £768 million to enhance treatment and recovery services

International divorces: The complex web of multi-jurisdictional battles

Amy Langford unravels the complexities of international divorces, illuminating the nuanced legal challenges involved

How to (project) manage your team to success

Rinesh Pankhania explores how adopting project management methodologies can enhance efficiency in legal service delivery

Righting the Wrongs of the Building Safety Act

House of Commons votes for amendment following ALEP’s advice